Amen to that. Just like practicing home fire drills, the family has a protocol for the house security alarm going off. We know from our bedroom MCU where the breach is so wife and I cover and clear to that area and kids shelter in place. My GL 22 has a light if we need one but not my first choice. All houses are different and does take practice. When blue lights show up, hide the rigs until everyone is properly introduced. I have used the TLR-1 behind the house and it is incredibly useful outdoors from my experience. Throws tons of light.Like any skill with a firearm you need proper training to use a light effectively. You don't just go walking around with it on giving away your position. Use your night vision and knowledge of your house to your advantage. If I have to clear my house I'm using a handheld and weapon mounted light. That gives me the greatest flexibility and I don't have to point my gun at something to identify it. At the end of the day though there have been countless people who have killed Intruders only to turn on the light and discover it was a loved one.
The rules of firearm safety aren't just for the range, identify your target.
Actually, they are not countless. They do happen, of course, but by comparison are relatively rare:At the end of the day though there have been countless people who have killed Intruders only to turn on the light and discover it was a loved one.
The rules of firearm safety aren't just for the range, identify your target.
So are self defense shootings. Given the approximate 321+ million people in the US the odds of you ever using a gun to defend yourself in your lifetime are astronomical. But I still carry 24/7 and I don't play golf during a thunderstorm.Actually, they are not countless. They do happen, of course, but by comparison are relatively rare:
The one I've always heard is "If you own a gun your XX% more likely to shoot a family member than an intruder.". Which is a very broad statement that include intentionally shooting a family member, accidentally/negligently shooting them, them shooting themselves, etc.The reason I looked this up is that your statement, while made in the interest of safety on this forum, is one than the anti-gun folks sometimes use. And anything they use is automatically suspect.
I'm rocking the snub-nose and 1911 this season.Was it hard mounting a light to your ppk?
Streamlight has them as accessories.Somewhat related
Does anyone make a tactical light with bright red lens/light?
I'd love to have a strong red light vs bright white.
Less "HEY LOOK AT ME" and the red won't ruin your vision at night.