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First, and foremost, I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR, nor am I a btdt guy, hell, i aint even a good shot.
In reviewing some posts concerning the pros and cons, or validity vs hype of wml on handguns for the average Joe, and while walking thru some 'what ifs' and scenarios around my home, a thought occurred to me (doesn't happen often, so this will be my electronic history of it having happened).
I train to use a hand held light, as well as practicing techniques accepted for wml's as my house has a Surefire in just about every room, and my dedicated house pistols have wmls. Should the power or just the lights be out of service, (happens here quite a bit, what with the hurricanes and unnamed storms and all), and should I have to directly confront an intruder or be confronted by one as the case may be, I will be using my hand held light first. Now, let's say the confrontation has ended w/ the intruder face down, either haven taken a hit, or just in compliance. This point seems to be a good time to utilize the wml. I wont be 'candeling' the intruder as now he's down but potentially not out, I want to keep my muzzle AND my light on him. I also now need to be on the phone w 911, and it will be much easier to do w/out juggling a hand held light.
So, at this point, I'm covering said intruder w gun and wml, in one hand (shaking like crazy, I imagine), and the other hand is now free to operate the phone, cell or pots line if its still in service.
Could this possibly be a feasible reason or arguement for the wml- the aftermath. Seems all the past discussions have centered around room clearing (aint doin it if I dont hafta), or using the wml as the primary. I like options, and having the wml as a second light seems like a good option. Having the option to keep a light and muzzle on the downed intruder, and still have a free hand for the phone seems like a good option, too.
For all the instructors and other qualified folks: how do you teach light techniques in the given scenario? Like I said, most discussions deal w the actions up to the confrontation. What about after?
Thank you for your time and consideration,
dan
First, and foremost, I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR, nor am I a btdt guy, hell, i aint even a good shot.
In reviewing some posts concerning the pros and cons, or validity vs hype of wml on handguns for the average Joe, and while walking thru some 'what ifs' and scenarios around my home, a thought occurred to me (doesn't happen often, so this will be my electronic history of it having happened).
I train to use a hand held light, as well as practicing techniques accepted for wml's as my house has a Surefire in just about every room, and my dedicated house pistols have wmls. Should the power or just the lights be out of service, (happens here quite a bit, what with the hurricanes and unnamed storms and all), and should I have to directly confront an intruder or be confronted by one as the case may be, I will be using my hand held light first. Now, let's say the confrontation has ended w/ the intruder face down, either haven taken a hit, or just in compliance. This point seems to be a good time to utilize the wml. I wont be 'candeling' the intruder as now he's down but potentially not out, I want to keep my muzzle AND my light on him. I also now need to be on the phone w 911, and it will be much easier to do w/out juggling a hand held light.
So, at this point, I'm covering said intruder w gun and wml, in one hand (shaking like crazy, I imagine), and the other hand is now free to operate the phone, cell or pots line if its still in service.
Could this possibly be a feasible reason or arguement for the wml- the aftermath. Seems all the past discussions have centered around room clearing (aint doin it if I dont hafta), or using the wml as the primary. I like options, and having the wml as a second light seems like a good option. Having the option to keep a light and muzzle on the downed intruder, and still have a free hand for the phone seems like a good option, too.
For all the instructors and other qualified folks: how do you teach light techniques in the given scenario? Like I said, most discussions deal w the actions up to the confrontation. What about after?
Thank you for your time and consideration,
dan
