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	Podcast:		Modern Self Protection Podcast
	Episode:		Podcast 218 Handgun Mounted Lights: Tactics and Types
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		01:00:26
	Publish Date:		2018-01-09 19:00:24
	Description:		Click to download from iTunes Click Here Get Notes by EmailToday: Handgun Mounted Lights; the good, the bad, the ugly. Are they for you? Which one is best? A look at Surefire, Stream Light, Inforce, and Crimson Trace Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Currently Looking to set up next year. Email me if you have any place you’d like to see me teach. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Outline: What I want in a Handgun Mounted Light: Switch: Easy to operate, Doesn’t change my shooting, use either hand Master Disable Switch that can be used when on or off the gun Easily taken off and put on the gun Common enough holsters for concealed carry and tactical use Bright mode and low mode that is easy to select Rechargeable Batteries and Use common batteries in a pinch LED Battery Life Indicator Tactics Light and Move Cover the light for navigation Light, Sweep, Move Don’t need the light on to shoot Face is a good place to shine the light Less effective every time you use the light on someone More light is not always better More to learn and train; not less work Weapon Mounted vs Handheld Light Weapon Mounted Whenever Possible Advantages outweigh Disadvantages Advantages One Handed Use Never Lose it Don’t have to put is someplace Light is always pointing where the gun is pointed… less extra work Gun goes away, light goes away Disadvantages Holsters Bigger Not as Safe Always pointing the gun at something (Use tactics to minimize this problem) Heavier More Maintenance Final Word: BOTH! Weapons Lights I’ve Used and are common: Surefire X300 Rocker Switch for on Push for on Sucks Indestructible Stream Light TLR-1 TLR-1 Rocker Switch, one way on, other way momentary Easy on and off (relatively) Good Price Works Well My current favorite Crimson Trace Crimson Trace LightGuard Grip Activation (Not a fan) Slim 1 Battery Inforce Light APL Inforce APL Currently Testing Push in for momentary and on Light Weight Fits same holsters as Surefire Lights Shorter then Surefire or TRL-1 Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
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