The answer is always both. The late Yeager once said, “it’s not supposed to COMFORTABLE. It’s supposed to be COMFORTING.” So I carry both, I’m covering all bases that way.
@Brandon_Sweeney
5 ай бұрын
I've got many lights but I'm still partial to the Tactician... Thanks again James
@irishdefense77
4 ай бұрын
Loved James Yeager,but that saying comes from Clint Smith-which James would tell you he learned from him.He said this about carrying a firearm--“it’s not supposed to be comfortable,it’s supposed to be comforting.”
@kerbalairforce8802
Жыл бұрын
A trick I used in a hide n seek game as a kid was: looking around with a light, then setting it, or hanging it somewhere and moving on. Hiders thought I was still "over there" and ran for "base", but I was waiting for them to escape they're hide spot and tagged them out. Use your imagination on other applications.
@STHHCalebBrewster
Жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ it's Jason Bourne!
@RdeneckTech
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! Regarding the "use your imagination" Cheers from Texas
@jhutch1470
Жыл бұрын
"This one time at band camp."
@GodGunsGills
Жыл бұрын
Cheater
@hhstarwars
Жыл бұрын
@@GodGunsGills not cheating he was just playing on hardcore mode
@Nukem962001
Жыл бұрын
My dad was a police officer for over 20 years and he said if he had to use a light he held it out to his side because like you said they are bullet magnets. Said he had few friends shot and the intruder said they just aimed for the center of the light.
@reaper-sz5tm
Жыл бұрын
All my FBI buddies told me the same thing, they would hold the light out to the side and just start blasting dudes if it got time to make some music.
@evanburris2836
5 ай бұрын
It's called the FBI method lol
@339Ryan
Жыл бұрын
If you can only have one, choose handheld, because you don't always want to point your gun at something to identify it. If you can afford it, and can conceal it well, have both :-)
@sharky7769
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@k-lebvloggin
Жыл бұрын
big facts
@tierneymarshall5960
Жыл бұрын
Only issue would be carrying a hand held light in classy attire, but other than that handheld wins. Also way more options
@waholoopesorry74
Жыл бұрын
@@tierneymarshall5960 Streamlight microstream fits with any outfit. There really is no excuse to not have a light
@practicalandy1976
Жыл бұрын
Dang, I dont have to even watch the video now! Smh
@itsm00t17
Жыл бұрын
My last home defense situation was solved with a very powerful handheld flashlight. Had “another option” available, but my presence and decent light sent the catalytic converter thief hurdling through the woods and over my gate. Glad I had both!
@Bob-ir4lr
Жыл бұрын
I heard a noise in my driveway late one weekend night and woke up thinking wth is going on out there, then it hit me - cat converter. So i grabbed my mossberg 500 and ran outside to find a teenager under my car with a sawzall trying to cut out my cat. So i slow approached my car and went around to the passenger side, got down slowly to prone position then whispered to him "my car doesnt even have cats". Barrel on his temple - i blew his skull out into the neighbors driveway. Hell of a saturday.
@GodGunsGills
Жыл бұрын
@@Bob-ir4lrnews article or I call bs
@practicalandy1976
Жыл бұрын
@@Bob-ir4lr you're the problem.
@Bob-ir4lr
Жыл бұрын
@@practicalandy1976 yo calm down, the kid was black so its ok
@shaneh7519
Жыл бұрын
@@Bob-ir4lr I guess people don’t understand sarcasm
@BDD-
Жыл бұрын
Always handheld, both if possible/practical
@jeffhenry5153
Жыл бұрын
I am a hand held light fan, personally. But another "attaboy" for the WML fans is they can use it one-handed. So, if one arm is injured, or busy holding a child behind you while you stop the aggressor or otherwise have one hand being used, the other hand can still illuminate and shoot. Not ideal, of course, but in an ideal world we wouldn't be in a gun fight to start with, right? THANK you John for your insights and for your service! God bless! Jeff
@goodredman
Жыл бұрын
Both for me is how I roll.
@bobsyourmom
Жыл бұрын
same
@Dakattack98
Жыл бұрын
Same
@Featherless1
Жыл бұрын
2 is 1 and 1 is none!
@jimchrist9749
Жыл бұрын
Same
@EricQuinn
2 ай бұрын
I used to be a cop in the AF, and I for sure would use a handheld before a gunlight. Like you said, a flashlight is a bullet magnet, and you need ways to keep people from shooting at you...and used properly a handheld can do that. Im a civi now and Im not looking for trouble, but if it finds me at night...well, I still have a few surprises up my sleeve.
@wdtriplett
Жыл бұрын
Food for thought: you need a WML if you have small children that you might need to pick up and carry to cover. WML is best for 1 handed fighting. A handheld can be drawn when you sense trouble but before you feel the need to skin your smokewagon.
@Ashton_Speaks
Жыл бұрын
Preach!
@bryan3928
Жыл бұрын
“Skin your smoke wagon”? Freaking hilarious, good job.
@NATAWS9
Жыл бұрын
As a devil's advocate type of response, I'd ask you to list the probability of each of the following scenarios: - Need to ID something in the dark - Need to ID something in the dark with a weapon at low ready - Need to carry your one child while seeing in the dark - Need to shoot something in the dark - Need to carry your one child while shooting something in the dark I basically put those in order of what I think is the most likely scenarios. A handheld light accomplishes all of them but the last one (I would actually argue that most of the time you should holster your weapon before carrying a child anywhere). A weapon mounted light only allows you to shoot something in the dark.
@DWalter.27
Жыл бұрын
In what situation am I gun out and carrying kids to cover? Gun out means you need to shoot, get to cover means they're shooting back... but you choose to carry a kid to safety which means you don't need to shoot and can just use your handheld... It just doesn't make sense at all. You aren't grabbing a kid mid firefight. You're gunna take care of the threat then grab your kid, or grab your kid to try and get out of there instead of fight.
@bryan3928
Жыл бұрын
@@DWalter.27 I completely agree with your logic, but if your carrying your child to safety with a handheld light, at that point why wouldn’t you want a gun with a light? Depends on the situation of course but after a self defense encounter I would still want to be prepared.
@AllAboutSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Well, handheld lights are versatile and can be used for navigation, signaling for help, or illuminating an area for camp setup or other tasks.
@SP-qo1so
Жыл бұрын
Handheld all the way.... works as an EDC item in conjunction with a firearm when you need it, works as an illumination tool WITHOUT presenting a gun, when you need it, and kicker... you can always carry them everywhere. They aren't regulated. They aren't considered a weapon or dangerous item, but you can absolutely use it as a striking tool...improvised brass knuckle/palm striking device (assuming you have a high quality and durable device).
@f308gtb1977
Жыл бұрын
I carry a gun with a light, but I do not and would not ever go anywhere without my handheld flashlight.
@TheGabrielino98
2 ай бұрын
I think it only works if you keep your flashlight next to you at all times. If someone breaks into your house in the middle of the night, I don't want to have to worry about searching for a flashlight.
@wanderer3591
Жыл бұрын
It seems to me that a weapon-mounted light also frees a hand for opening doors, using keys, etc. As John points out, it may not be practical for everyday carrying, but for responding to a noise in your home (no kids at home now) the mounted light seems to be more beneficial for me, as someone not trained in night fighting. Also, it would only be on when needed, though both would be a better option.
@GodGunsGills
Жыл бұрын
@WilsonCombat7report this comment
@davefletch3063
Жыл бұрын
Better to keep your night vision and keep surprise.
@applepie1911e
Жыл бұрын
One hand can open a door while also still holding a light
@CaptnHampton22
6 ай бұрын
Don't listen to the LARPers man, i agree with you
@FishFind3000
Жыл бұрын
Which ever you choose train with it. I never realized how much better a WML was until I started doing low/no light schooling stages in IDPA competitions. I used hand held till I got a holster made for my comp gun and it’s tricky to hold a light and a firearm without fumbling it or blinding yourself. Another reason to train with your light is if you have a red dot your light can be so bright it washes out your dot. This happens to my rmr when set to auto and using a streamlight TLR1-HL.
@jsouth489
Жыл бұрын
I actually go with both, the streamlight 7a is great. No comfort issues here.
@kwiturbitchin5277
Жыл бұрын
Both are great. Handhelds are a must. If I have my pants on, I can guarantee that I have my knife and streamlight 2 LX dual fuel with 18650 rechargeables. I highly recommend this light and battery combo. I’ve been carrying it daily for 4 years with not one problem. It has an almost completely bare aluminum finish from pocket wear. About $75 for the light and two battery packs.
@Osprey1994
Жыл бұрын
If I am bringing a handheld I want at least 1000 lumens and a good chunk of candela, 30k+. I am giving up pocket realestate, and I want it to be worth it. 500 lumens and 3k candela is pretty much the baseline for what I think is worth bringing on a WML. Anything lower is no good. I would like to see more candela though, I know it's possible to break into the 20-30k candela range out of a very very small flashlight.
@kwiturbitchin5277
Жыл бұрын
@@Osprey1994 I have the TLR-1 HL 1000 lumen on the Glock 19 and I am impressed with it. But honestly the 500 lumens out of the handheld pro tac will blind the hell out of you. I use it EDC and maintenance work. If the power is out in the room I’m working in, I just stand it up and use it like a lantern. It’ll light a room up no problem and hopefully disorient an attacker. I’ve been impressed with it for sure.
@nativewarrior5052
Жыл бұрын
@@kwiturbitchin5277 I'm gonna have to look into that Stream light handheld. I already have 18650 rechargable for a Pro Tac HL-X rail mount.
@kwiturbitchin5277
Жыл бұрын
@@nativewarrior5052 Go for it! You won’t be disappointed.
@GodGunsGills
Жыл бұрын
@@kwiturbitchin5277gotta order 1
@richardefriend
Жыл бұрын
Here's a out of the box idea: mount a light on your handgun, AND buy a small inexpensive (preferably rechargeable) flashlight too. Keep it close by in case it too is needed. How's that for covering all your bases without having to compromise. And for those of you out there like me, that don't have the skills of a ninja spec ops marksman, since your grip is important for accuracy, use a mounted light at all times so that your grip is as good as it can be, and you can see what you're targeting (and a combo laser is even better).
@DWalter.27
Жыл бұрын
You still compromise carry comfort by putting a light on, something he made very clear
@callaseter4811
Жыл бұрын
I’ve started using a headlamp. Use at the least 1,000 lumens so if you do turn it on , it’s totally blinding . You can take it off and set it to the side and turn it on if necessary. My main reason tho is both my hands are free to operate a pump shotgun etc . Just my 2 cents . 😀🙏😍
@callaseter4811
8 ай бұрын
I agree. I can use it with anything I pick up , as the case may be.
@chestercalloway3812
Жыл бұрын
I have switched entirely to a forehead mounted light with completely hands free mental activation. Just think about turning the light on and it illuminates. So much quicker and more intuitive than any hand held or weapon mounted.
@Evirthewarrior
Жыл бұрын
I carry a mounted light and a keychain oLight on my keychain, that way I don't have to point my gun at things if I need a light, and a good, small light on my keychain for fighting things. Glock 19, hybrid inside waistband holster, Veridian light (no laser)
@andyd2960
Жыл бұрын
I guess another pro for the stand alone light is that on some smaller subcompact guns you don't even have the option to mount a light. And then you have to consider what light fits on what handgun and how secure it is. Now hopefully you consider that before you buy a light, but it's not a one size fits all kind of ordeal. If the light fits in your pocket and works as intended, that's it.
@ThermalGoguh
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, depending on what you carry the decision could be made for you instead of you being able to make it for yourself. If you need complete concealment without printing (for example, if you work in an area that highly discourages being armed) than you will likely be looking at a smaller gun that doesn't have the ability to mount a light.
@astang1072
Жыл бұрын
Fortunately that’s getting less and less true. There are all kinds of subcompacts on the market that have lights designed specially for them.
@rustwins4442
Жыл бұрын
Comfort is underrated. I started with a full sized 1911 and now I've settled on a g42 AIWB.
@DWalter.27
Жыл бұрын
I made it down to a scandium j-frame. Those comfy curves! My wife even swapped to one recently after getting enough practice to shoot it well (a 22lr trainer helps a lot); the curved shape is just way comfier than her Shield.
@thomasjones5030
Жыл бұрын
@@DWalter.27 i CC an MG42 with a Modified ford taurus headlight ziptied to the barrel
@jamesshirley5875
Жыл бұрын
I’m still in the middle of my decision on this subject, I’m glad you made the video, some stuff I hadn’t thought about! Thanks
@codykoon5520
Жыл бұрын
I do both for the winter and handheld only for the summer. I use my handheld light too often not to have one.
@USMCRonin
Жыл бұрын
I like both war daddy. But handheld is useful for everything.
@bobsyourmom
Жыл бұрын
war daddy 😂
@user-ml4vu2qh1y
15 күн бұрын
War daddy 🤣 Thank you, that made my day.
@mrdude3691
Жыл бұрын
I just wear my LARPing NODs everywhere. Come on John, get with the program!
@SuperBeepYou
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I listened to your advice on your CR920 subcompact video about how lights on guns are bullet magnets. Did my own research through Nitecore and other youtubers that did low light tactics videos. Super educational video that answered more questions that I had on the subject. I love the content!!!
@JonCampo91
Жыл бұрын
Handheld lights are also magnets. And the bad guy is HIGHLY unlikely to be very accurate, just go to an indoor range and watch people that actually practice a few times a year (way more than most bad guys) attempt to hit the A zone at 10 yards, under no stress. With the size of the groupings, you can’t hold that flashlight away from your body enough, you’re going to be at just as big of a risk. Meanwhile you can get two good hands on the gun with a weapon mounted light. Personally I would only use a handheld for scanning, and if I had to draw my ccw quickly. Otherwise, I’d opt for the wml. Just something to think about
@williamjeffersonclinton69
Жыл бұрын
2 and 3 is my reasoning behind handheld for primary light. But my carry has a WML. Depending on the situation is the determining factor of whether I am going for my hand held or using my carry with a light on it.
@KPHVAC
Жыл бұрын
SIG P365X all day everyday for me! No weapon mounted light or red dot. I know it would be more tactical to have both but with my current setup I carry 24/7.
@oldtanker4860
Жыл бұрын
Retired Leo. Way back in the mid 70's in the academy we had some great instruction regarding fights involving lights. It was already known that folks tend to shoot at the light as it what they see the most. It is something kind of hardwired into us that the light draws our eyes automatically to it. Absent a light, guns were also bullet magnets as the brain and eyes focused on the immediate threat and the bullet strikes tended to be on or right around the gun location. I was taught scan techniques with a handheld light (far less efficient lights than we have now) and trained to shoot with the light off away from my body or if that isn't possible with the light hand supporting the firing hand.
@techti8792
Жыл бұрын
Retired? How many decades did you enforce kings policy that violated inalienable rights?
@ginger0208
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say something similar, even to this day (in South Africa at least) we are taught in police academy about the topics you discussed. My dad also mentioned that his first shoots on the job ended with his attackers being shot all around the hands as that's where his focus immediately fell. Overall I try and carry both a handheld for scanning and weapon mounted in case I can't reach the handheld for whatever reason. Handheld is also great for CQC and "less lethal" options.
@Isaac_5.56x45
Жыл бұрын
@@techti8792 You have no proof that he ever violated anybody's rights, not all LEO's enforce unconstitutional "laws".
@kauboy9816
Жыл бұрын
@@techti8792 Don't be an ass. Keep to the topic.
@SoloHiker1
Жыл бұрын
No offense but the seventies, really? You are referencing flashlights that had D cells, for god's sake. Police in the 70s were nowhere near as proficient as police today. What did you carry a wheel gun?
@waholoopesorry74
Жыл бұрын
Streamlight Microstream clipped to my pocket and a TLR-7A on my Glock. It has served me well for the last 4 years.
@strongocho
Жыл бұрын
Comfort is important because “the best gun is the one you have on you”. I used to carry a Glock with a red dot and although it was nice and shot great, I left it at home more than I should (especially in the summer) because it felt bulky and was on my mind. I now carry a little compact .380 and although it may not be the most “war ready” weapon, it is on me every day, and I feel like that is the most important thing.
@MBC-777
10 ай бұрын
Great video! In addition to a WML and a handheld light, I use app controlled lights in the home. Turn on any lights in the house using the app. I can even turn them on in strobe or disco ball mode for an added distraction for the intruder.
@DWalter.27
Жыл бұрын
My carry is minimalist, small, and lightweight; so I go handheld only. I find the Olight Baton 3 to be extremely powerful in a tiny package. It's more of a utility light that can pinch hit in a defensive role, and I use it all the time as said utility light so I develop some familiarity with it too. It lasts for an hour on high, and being rechargeable is sooo handy.
@davidwithers7181
5 ай бұрын
Can't look as cool guntubing without your counterweight strapped to your pistol. Great video for when and when not to!!!
@castle228
Жыл бұрын
Great info, John. I had the opportunity to take a Low Light/No Light firearms course a few years ago and it was incredibly beneficial. Up until that class, I had some general knowledge of the benefits of mounted vs handheld lights. I now have handheld lights all over the place; nightstands, vehicles, and an EDC.
@allenwilson8913
Жыл бұрын
If forced to choose, I’m going with handheld…it’s more versatile. Took a class from Thunder Ranch and they advocated a hand held with a lanyard that you put you finger through. It works very well.
@lonestarpatriot876
7 ай бұрын
As always, there are pros and cons to everything. Find what works for you, and then master the use of it. You may want both. I personally have both.
@ChrisRGSA
Ай бұрын
I’m a handheld light guy as well for off duty EDC. That being said… every weapon I own that will accommodate a light has one on it. My edc set up is a Glock 19 and a sure fire E2D defender ultra.
@OlafChevnesky
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the validation at the beginning of the video John.
@Smackdade
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my EDC for a long time. It’s comfortable and I’ve had the most range time with it. Not to mention 90% of the time the sun is up when I’m out and about. At night it’s sits beside the bed along with my Surefire Fury and that’s good enough for me.
@NATAWS9
Жыл бұрын
Good video topic. As someone that uses both and trains with both, I also GREATLY prefer the handheld light over the weapon mounted light. One of those options is just useful in 99% of all scenarios and the other is just a crappier flashlight that mounts to my weapon. This is assuming pistol is your weapon. If rifle, weapon mounted light is the only way to go.
@boejiden1942
Жыл бұрын
Both. Both is good. But I understand the subcompact not having it for those occasions.
@albinorhino8732
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! I'm super motivated! Lol I carry a G17 appendix. I carry handheld. I need a different light. I have a Streamlight that I love, but I need a button cap. I carried a handheld Streamlight for 14 years as a CO. I still use it around the house. GREAT LIGHTS
@MrSteveb1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John, you just save me $400 more on my AR, I’ll use my 100% reliable Modlite PLH-V2 or if I want to turn night into day , my Modlite HOG OKW, Like carrying the sun in my pocket , good info
@malekodesouza7255
Жыл бұрын
When I was working uniformed patrol; Glock 17 with gun mounted light. I also had a really bright handheld. Best of both worlds. Now that I’m retired; Glock 43X MOS with a red dot and no light. If I need a light then a handheld. Odds are, I won’t need it.
@xFrontSightPostx
Жыл бұрын
I am an LEO. I’ve gone to many low light courses, and of course we always do the handheld light with the sun rounds and stuff. I was a big light guy for a long time on patrol, and I’ve cleared countless structures with handheld lights in conjunction with weapon lights. Then, I took a break in service to get back in the military, then got back into LEO and also became a sponsored competitive shooter. I have ditched the EDC handheld light, and I only carry one light on duty at a time, plus a weapon mounted light. Call me a heterodox traitor, but I’ve found that a handheld light is just too much going on in clearing well, and weapon retention takes two hands, not just shooting. I clear with a Glock 34 and a weapon light or a rifle and a weapon light. It’s just better.
@wallyhabib
Жыл бұрын
I rather have both. In case a self defense scenario turns into a gun fight. It’ll be hard to win a gun fight one handed. TLR-6 is compact and extremely easy to conceal. It’s not super bright but it gets the job done. For a belt gun concealment is not a concern anymore so I want a strong mounted flashlight as well as a backup hand held one. Which light will you use will be determined by the situation. It’s always better have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
@brianbrewer4035
Жыл бұрын
I am 6'1' 255 lbs and I carry appendix my war poet with TLR7, p320 AXG scorpion with a steiner MPS and a TLR1 HL or my sig P365 XL with a TLR7 SUB with ease. I also carry a flashlight. I think my size gives me that advantage.
@burtrandolph1745
Жыл бұрын
The TLR-1 is great for concealed carry. It’s slightly smaller than the X300, with a great output. It’s short enough that it doesn’t cause hotspots on my leg, and it doesn’t stick out past my barrel when I carry my G34. It does stick out pst my 19 barrel, but the 19 is nice to carry when it’s hot out because it doesn’t print in a t-shirt.
@PickupsAreNotTrucks
Жыл бұрын
I carry a Micro Streamlight every day and I have backups incase I lose one. Best decision I ever made since I really struggle to see dimly lit things. Also have a Surefire on my daily carry. Cuz I can’t see things well in the dark. Your vision comes into play in this decision too. If you’re one of those people who can’t drive at night or can’t drive at night without your glasses, carry both. First thing broke in a fight will be your glasses.
@coldandaloof7166
Жыл бұрын
I believe the 1 is none, 2 is 1, so I carry 3. I have a large streamlight SL- 20L that lights up the whole county on my duty rig and doubles as an adhoc impact device, A small Streamlight stylus on my vest for up close and in cars, and a TLR2 on my pistol.
@Aradin56
Жыл бұрын
So, to provide more anecdotal evidence for your argument, I just got home from cutting grass an hour ago. I was walking up my front steps and decided to brush off all the grass clinging to my jeans. In doing so, I managed to send my wedding ring flying off my finger into the yard (been losing weight so my ring is loose and I haven't gotten it resized). It's dark out, I'm beat, and just wanna go inside, but absolutely HAVE to retrieve my ring. I had my carry gun with a Streamlight TLR 7A, and an 18650 pocket light. Needless to say, I don't want my neighbors to look outside and see me crawling through my yard with a Glock, so I just grabbed my Acebeam and started searching. Even if you have a WML, I think everyone should carry a decent flashlight with them at all times, the amount of use I get outta the thing makes grabbing it in the morning before I leave for work a no-brainer. I've used it to look at people's vehicles when asked about issues, constantly at work to find things in the darker parts of my warehouse, when the power goes out, etc. Get a decent flashlight with a pocket clip or lanyard, and just add it to your EDC gear. I sometimes leave my knife at home, but will NEVER leave my light.
@motonut007
Жыл бұрын
I try to always carry a small barrel high power LED flash light that has a pocket clip. It's very handy and makes a great loaded fist if i need to back someone off that I dont want to shoot. Streamlight 66320. Rechargable, 500 lumen and pocket/cap clip.
@22640cal
Жыл бұрын
I did armed security many years ago and had a weapon light and a handheld light, somehow ( by forgetfulness or luck) my batteries on my handheld dimmed and didn't put out the light as they should.... so i took the batteries out of my weapon light ( big brain move choosing a weapon and handheld that takes the same batteries) and rolled that way for the rest of the night. I figured I needed a handheld WAY more than I would a weapon light in that job/scenario
@BassJunkie200
Жыл бұрын
Streamlight Wedge and TLR-7 are my perfection.
@aleffel9668
Жыл бұрын
Handheld is a must. mounted is optional but prefer to have it.
@josephsimmons8384
Жыл бұрын
John, We need an update on your wife's progression in her EDC. We'll, at least my wife and I do as we are just starting out together. Thanks a ton for what you do.
@donnjb83
8 ай бұрын
Pocket flashlight is immensely useful, I use and recharge it regularly so it always works. A pistol mounted light will (hopefully) NEVER be used, i would check it dry firing and probly switch out off for target practice. Probly worth having on a home defense shotgun, but not an edc pistol
@user-tc2ud9fz3w
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been trying to decide. I am going to get both and use them accordingly.
@ScaredyCatTactical
Жыл бұрын
Glock 17 here! I use a tiny light on the gun. But definitely don’t point it to identify threats. Handheld is essential!
@tangocharlie9291
Жыл бұрын
+1 for the TLR7 Also, an LEP (yes, “p”) light on a carbine is the sweet spot. Perimeter distance spot, for a perimeter distance shot.
@vigilant.tactical
Жыл бұрын
Have both. Trick i learned from back airsofting was have a weapon light and a hand held, especially in low light environments setting up a hand held a meter or two in front of you and off to the side worked wonders. To an enemy they come around a corner and see a bright light and nothing else and instinctively shoot at it. To you, you are blacked out by the light to the enemies eyes, and also get good lighting for PID without needlessly exposing yourself. Definitely carries over into the real world, and gives a few seconds of advantage. Also not wanting to flag everything/everyone you want to illuminate and id is a good thing to consider when having both
@tylergibson9077
Жыл бұрын
Modlite OKW handheld and X300 Turbo at all times. I like the candela especially living in a major city. Also the emissary development X300 switches make using the X300 a breeze and super natural
@jarrettmoore6237
Жыл бұрын
If you can afford a good mounted light you can afford both in my honest opinion 😉 I'd always run a handheld before a "here I am" light I'd just mag dump in the direction of the light if it blinded me if I were using a criminal mindset. I posted pre watching and have training foo for thought.
@natekinzie4749
Жыл бұрын
I've never used the surefire light he uses, but I absolutely love my streamlight wedge, I carry it everywhere I go!
@vitogriffin8902
Жыл бұрын
For duty or wartime type situations a weapon light is required, but for every day average Joe life I don't find a pistol light necessary so I don't use them. I do carry 2 handhelds; one for general purpose stuff and one super bright, high candela light for "tactical" or longer distance applications.
@walkersmith9512
Жыл бұрын
If you're rocking a handheld that has a belt clip, throw a rubber O-ring or keyring in it, now it hangs on your finger and frees up your hand for reloading ect.
@tonyb3848
Жыл бұрын
This was a good video. My HD weapons have lights but for carry I don’t feel that it’s necessary
@chipsterb4946
Жыл бұрын
Additional benefits of handheld light: it’s really useful for all sorts of situations not involving self defense. I almost always have a light and a knife on my person no matter where I am or what I’m doing and I use both nearly every day. Also, you don’t have to find the “perfect” holster that accommodates your specific EDC and the light you chose. Plus why would I want to add weight and bulk to a P365? The whole point is as small a package as possible that I can still get a good grip on. Oh and if I’m pocket carrying an Airweight revolver a separate light is the only option.
@donaldfuller5058
Жыл бұрын
I would say both. Because using your weapon light is not good and get you in trouble. But a weapon that is ticks out a little may stop it from being pushed out of battery on a bad guy’s body. And the flashlight in are hand can fill the void in your fist. You can drop the flashlight if you need a open hand but if all you have is a flashlight you can be in the dark. Now you can use both at the same time and if they don’t see you and may look as there is two of you with the two different lights.
@STHHCalebBrewster
Жыл бұрын
The thing to remember about white light. The brighter it is, the more effect it has on your vision recovery in low light conditions. If it can blind them,it can blind you too. But I have to get a new light. What are the recommendations for lumens? I've heard everything from 300-700
@FredTusing
Жыл бұрын
What about a headlamp? It can be on the head or in your hand. It can also be anywhere else you can image! The main reason why I have a weapon light on my pistol is because it was cheaper with the light than without it. On my long gun, my light can be taken off to become a handheld light. I always carry my handheld light with me for added security.
@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet
Жыл бұрын
Both
@brian_b_music
Жыл бұрын
I really like my wml, but I can definitely see the benefits of both. Even with proper use of a wml, you can’t just pull out a gun all the time. Where as a flashlight you can.
@sissydreams7494
Жыл бұрын
Both!
@astang1072
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, just a weapon mounted light doesn’t make sense. You can’t use a WML as a general flashlight! But that TLR-7 on a G19 rides pretty comfortable for me. So I rock both.
@RdeneckTech
Жыл бұрын
The tricks and tips that you think you can't convey here came through loud and clear to me sir. You made great points and I'm glad that I watched this lesson. Cheers from Texas
@buifreestyle8780
Жыл бұрын
Winter time where I am, I carry a handheld and weapon light. Summer time hand held 👍! Having both is great
@RL-RL
Жыл бұрын
I'm in the #3 camp. I use my handheld to survey my propery at night just to keep critters away from the garden. Also for like you said, they will think you are somewhere else, then use your weapon light for intruders IN your home. "Surprise MF"!
@TwoBitPistols
Жыл бұрын
Please do a video on hand held lights tips and tricks. Deceiving people with hand held lights.etc.
@jeffkaminski6404
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I always carry a pocket light. So many more uses
@brandondavis8005
Жыл бұрын
I swear by Streamlight, carried a Strion for work several years now. I will say handheld is not always brighter, it'll vary by model. The Strion is 500 lumens on a rechargeable lithium battery, while the TLR-1 on my home gun is 1k lumens on a pair of CR123s. Regardless of brand or model, take a modern LED over the classic Maglight any day.
@JoeScar412
Жыл бұрын
John, thanks for the video! I am joining the security team at my church. I will be in a low light and crowded environment. WML or just make do with the light that is there (it's not pitch black).
@Katurodrake
Жыл бұрын
How's about an AR. I use a Stream Light on my heavy use rifle, but my backpack gun uses an Olight. I'm not super crazy about features, more failure points, and olight kind of rubs me the wrong way with how it's built. Buuuut a huge upside to it is that it has the QD, Which allows it to switch between a rifle light and a hand held light in a pinch. It can't take bumps and bangs like a Steam light or the Surefire, but if it's in your pack most of the time and not outside patrolling, it's a good pick for that exact reason.
@DeerkillerC88
Жыл бұрын
I carry both. Not that I think I'm way on top but I love what you said that I don't have to point my gun to see. Also carring with a massive light on your gun... way uncomfortable.
@__stopit__5259
Жыл бұрын
I prefer both. Saying that, for the past year I currently only carry handheld. It’s more comfortable. WML’s are for fighting rigs. Dedicated guns have dedicated lights. Can’t have the best of both worlds it’s impossible
@realpropertymangement7640
Жыл бұрын
I think you summed it up pretty well. If I'm going concealed, my pistol is slick (G42 or G43) carried Mexican with a trigger guard. No mounted light or glass. Completely defensive. May carry a light, may not. If I'm running a duty/battle belt and dedicated holster, then I'll go with the full size pistol (G19, G17, G22) with light and glass. Pick the right tool for the job at hand... and the tool you'll actually be willing to carry!
@spartan8185
Жыл бұрын
As an LEO I carried a weapon mounted light and, of course, a handheld. Many times I would be holding a dangerous suspect at gun point, at night and need to transmit with my radio with the other hand. A weapon mounted light was essential to hold on target with the light on without losing the ability to see (light) or safety (gunpoint). As a civilian I think the same can also be true. I may need to be at gunpoint and use my cell to call 9-1-1. Although this is less likely as a civilian and I'd be more likely to be searching my house, for example, with a flashlight in one hand and my gun in the other. I'm surely going to be less likely to hold someone at gunpoint in my home and more likely to be careful of pointing my gun at a family member that I didn't expect to see. Just a thought.
@AaronShadowMoses
Жыл бұрын
Both 1000% sometimes I carry an extra weapon light in my pocket instead of a handheld because of size and usability etc.
@anselmvantil7328
Жыл бұрын
My 2 cents I teach martial arts, and have taught students that a handheld light let's you blind an approaching individual/ would be attacker and likely back him down, without having the legal ramifications of pointing your gun at him. Thanks for the video man!
@12ealDealOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Home clearing (when you are aware of where everyone who should be there is): weapon light All other scenarios: handheld. But what will you always have if you always have your gun? A weapon mounted light.
@patrickmcdonald5731
Жыл бұрын
I’m a BIG proponent of the handheld light as a stand alone self protection device 1. It has many uses 2. I can carry it anywhere. I’ve personally taken my light into banks, schools, ballparks, concert venues. All places carrying a firearm is *ahem* discouraged. 3. There are zero repercussions for utilizing a flashlight by mistake. If I hear a noise in a dark parking lot it’s going to go a lot better for me if I default to using my flashlight as opposed to my firearm. Great video, I’ve been hoping to see some flashlight based content on your channel for some time. It’s be cool if you did more (maybe a primer on flashlight use in an attack situation?)
@undead8393
Жыл бұрын
Optimally both, but if I could only have one, it'd be a handheld. Far more uses when it's not attached to the firearm. The one on the handgun is strictly in case of the potential for the need to defend oneself in an unlit area... and occasionally when I drop my other flashlight under my desk and need to find it lol
@SAlley01
Жыл бұрын
One more benefit to a hand held is I have never been told I could not have it on me even going though a security check point. You can give a hand held to your school age kid or teen and they can have it at school. (As long as they don't play with it and its no huge). I have been in school and the power went out.
@JRN5.0
Жыл бұрын
I have no idea why I watched this 2 times....Keep up with these videos, Love learning about guns, weapon lights, survival, tactics and etc. I was not like this 7 years ago.....
@badazzmaro
Жыл бұрын
Both 😉
@flyoverkid55
Жыл бұрын
Allow me to simplify. In any conditions short of open warfare, the hand held light is a must. As civilians, we cannot legally point a firearm at an unidentified/ unknown subject. Every other consideration is secondary.
@rrd9434
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. This really helped with my decision. I am now a Handheld Carry for my EDC.
@logun1970
Жыл бұрын
Massad Ayoob in his video preferred the handheld over weapon mount to limit the pointing of the weapon at friendlies in say a home defense situation.
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