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gigag04 wrote:This is sad for all involved.


All the training I have recieved says that a gun light is a supplement for a handheld light. When I clear a bldg, or need to illuminate someone, I use my small streamlight, even of my weapon is drawn. Also only use my non trigger hand to activate the light (TLR-1s).


We had an email sent out about it from the train/rec dept re-emphasizing
this.

I've never been tempted to buy a weapon-mounted light. I keep a Mag-Light in my pickup, and small LED tactical flashlight by the bed. If I want to illuminate something, I will use a flashlight. If I want to stop a threat, I'll use a firearm. If I need to use both at the same time...that's why God gave me two hands. I don't like the idea of using a weapon-mounted flashlight because the only thing you SHOULD be illuminating is a target you intend to destroy. Illuminating anything else with a weapon-mounted flashlight is "sweeping" in my book and leads to tragedies like this.

Just my opinion of course.

MojoTexas

One thing to note, they never did mention if the guy was carrying heroin or not.

"A Plano narcotics sergeant intended to activate a flashlight affixed to his service weapon when he accidentally pulled the trigger, fatally shooting a drug suspect in a Far North Dallas parking lot last month, the officer told investigators in this statement. "

http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archive ... nt-to.html