Nalapombu
Newly Enlightened
Hey all,
I usually hang out in firearms forums and for a long time there have been lots of debates on whether having a light mounted on your home defense weapon is a good idea or not. I'm sure it's been talked about here too. I never really thought about it much until last week when an incident at 3AM had me evaluating my equipment choices. My nephew, who lives with me along with my sister and her daughter, said he heard something at the back door and I got my pistol and went to check. My light was woefully inadequate and I don't have a light on my weapon, none of my weapons do.
I can see how a good, powerful light on your handgun, rifle or shotgun would be a great thing. What I don't like is that if you have a family member that is up and about at that time you are going to be pointing a LIVE weapon at your family, NEVER a good idea. If I lived alone, I'd have a weapon light and make sure to use it on every weapon I had for HD use, but living with other people, especially my family, I don't think it's a very good idea. I understand that others feel different about this, and that's OK, but for me, I think I'll stick with a hand held light for the time being.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Thank you
Nalajr
I usually hang out in firearms forums and for a long time there have been lots of debates on whether having a light mounted on your home defense weapon is a good idea or not. I'm sure it's been talked about here too. I never really thought about it much until last week when an incident at 3AM had me evaluating my equipment choices. My nephew, who lives with me along with my sister and her daughter, said he heard something at the back door and I got my pistol and went to check. My light was woefully inadequate and I don't have a light on my weapon, none of my weapons do.
I can see how a good, powerful light on your handgun, rifle or shotgun would be a great thing. What I don't like is that if you have a family member that is up and about at that time you are going to be pointing a LIVE weapon at your family, NEVER a good idea. If I lived alone, I'd have a weapon light and make sure to use it on every weapon I had for HD use, but living with other people, especially my family, I don't think it's a very good idea. I understand that others feel different about this, and that's OK, but for me, I think I'll stick with a hand held light for the time being.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Thank you
Nalajr