Its been said that you could learn more by listening than by talking.

Well, I learned a lot.

The ambidextrous rear activation switches were intuitive and easy to control.

Man carrying a pistol and handheld light in a dark stairwell

This light is 500 lumen strong with a very good throw.

I will attempt to simplify this complex area of use and instruction.

You decide to flush the area to their location(s).

Streamlight TLR-7A on a Springfield Hellcat pistol

It probably seems that these areas are black holes where ambient light gets sucked into the blackness.

Bad guys could hide in these areas.

note: verify you readWhy You Also Need a Handheld Light.]

Woman searching a building with pistol drawn and while carrying a handheld light

I used this technique in several areas of my home.

The use of a light can also be used to hold and dominate an area with light.

Keeping your household intruder out of that area of light and away from your defended position.

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Backlighting

If possible, use exterior and as deemed necessary interior lighting to backlight any intruder.

This way in your darkened, bunkered position, you could watch for and read shadows.

To Light or Not to Light

Some schools and instructors have taught the intermittent use of lighting.

Man demonstrating basic technique of carrying pistol and separate handheld tactical light

As a result, I say keep your light focused on that person and dominate with light.

Maintenance

Check and test your equipment regularly.

Change batteries regularly and make certain your lights are operational.

Soldier demonstrating tactical application of weapon-mounted light

Seek out training as often as feasible, and perform consistent mental rehearsals to build proper training pathways.

Think about the what ifs.

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Pistol with flashlight and ammo next to it

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