VegasGeorge
09-09-2007, 07:47 PM
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I have a concern about those tactical lights which are all the rage these days. They attach to the barrel, and shine the light where you point the gun. So, you are basically using the gun as a flashlight. The first rule of safe gun handling is: "Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction" http://www.nrahq.org/education/guide.asp So, how can a tactical light be considered a safe accessory? Oh, sure, it's "safe" enough if something goes bump in the night, and you happen to illuminate a burglar when you activate the light. But, what if it's your wife, or teenage son, that gets caught in the glare of that 1,000 lumen Gonzo light or yours? There you are, pointing the gun right at them. The first reaction anyone has when a light like that goes on is to raise an arm to shield their eyes. What does that movement look like to you? I think this is a scary proposition.
I have a concern about those tactical lights which are all the rage these days. They attach to the barrel, and shine the light where you point the gun. So, you are basically using the gun as a flashlight. The first rule of safe gun handling is: "Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction" http://www.nrahq.org/education/guide.asp So, how can a tactical light be considered a safe accessory? Oh, sure, it's "safe" enough if something goes bump in the night, and you happen to illuminate a burglar when you activate the light. But, what if it's your wife, or teenage son, that gets caught in the glare of that 1,000 lumen Gonzo light or yours? There you are, pointing the gun right at them. The first reaction anyone has when a light like that goes on is to raise an arm to shield their eyes. What does that movement look like to you? I think this is a scary proposition.