I do not know why I rec'd a PM with a link to this thread and asking me what method I use...
I was born in the mid 50s, and I started out with a C cell, chrome flashlight, with glass lens, and the switch had the intermittent feature, when I was wittle.
Looking at the links supplied, I "supposee" I used what was referred to a Marine/Embassy, Chapman, Ayoob, Harris, FBI and a neck lanyard was used, and used as well with these various methods.
Other methods, I do not see a reference to, and not shown on links.
One is from the waistline/hip, and one version incorporated lessons one drew and shot weak handed, as I was taught to do, and light is in strong hand.
That one for close range, stairs of level of threat, as hitting the VCA with the light, might be best, or having to retain a gun.
VCA is going for what the think is gun side, gun may or not be worn on gun side, instead weak.
This throws VCA off their game plan.
If the light does not stop threat, and stairs have led to more serious measure, stop the threat by shooting weak handed.
IF the light was attached by lanyard, neck or waist, drop it and "go time".
Employing a light and how to, not only was taught for what most think Police, Military use a Light for, also Fireman, Search and Rescue and other Professionals.
"Threats" are not always human.
Setting aside Fire, and other emergencies, there are some critters that threaten, and light techniques apply for them as well.
Intermittent switches are that valuable a feature to me, so are lanyards.
Then again I am older, never attended a formal "school" or 'training" facility.
I am not a cop, and never served in the Military.
My lessons were private, from Mentors. Mentors include ladies and gents, Police, Military, Fire, Search Rescue and others.
Not all were from the USA originally, and some spent time outside the US.
Some that were born and raised elsewhere, and either spend time in US often, and of those that later became US citizens.
Other questions...
Bear in mind: I was born in the last great decade and come up with-
-Veterans whom were not whole, with physical limitations.
-Polio Victims, whom also had physical limitations.
-Flashlights included Military Issue with 90* head, belt clip, and even red, and other color "discs" to fit over lens. Red as you recall, saves night vision, amongst other positives.
Boy Scout lights were also these olive drab 90* design, with belt clip and lens coverings.
-I was/am not a Cop.
In in work I am familiar with, blending is was a huge tool in the toolbox.
I do not want to give off a perception of being a Cop, or having been in the Military
Maybe I wanted to look like a hobo, vagrant, or homeless. Has anyone paid attention as to how these persons use flashlights?
It might be worth checking into.
Maybe I just wanted to blend in where I was "nobody". Give off the perception to where I was not associated with being homeless, police, military...anything.
Not even J.Q.Public.
My lessons were private, and included various tools such as lights, and guns.
A lot of my lessons were about never having to use any tool expect my Mental Toolbox ( Software) as my lessons were: I did not go where trouble was, and left when trouble showed up.
Still I had lessons to deal with trouble if need.
If one is "not there" then trouble cannot mark you. If you leave, "nobody" is seen leaving.
If trouble asks about "somebody" , nobody remembers "anybody".
As a regular dumb southern boy, I did not/do not have a duty to run toward trouble, as professionals do.
Not that my moral law, moral code, and how me and I mine just were, did not give us reasons to run toward trouble.
No 911, heck many folks did not have a private phone line, instead shared one, called a "party line".
Trouble shows for one of our kind, we were all self reliant and dealt with it.
The law, might be on the far side of the country , or police busy with matters, or...
The running joke for some time now has been, whatever is protocol, dept regs, current methodology, I and mine did at least 90* different if not downright 180* .
Think: Here is something I want you to think about.
Morse Code.
I am soooo ashamed I am so rusty on all this.
Despite all the advances in technology, old school has a place.
Communications are very important tools , in the tool box.
Intermittent switch buttons were used for Morse Code.
It is my understanding Morse Code is not taught as it was in the Military , and it has been forever since I heard a cop mention it was part of the Academy.
Radio is down, cell phone will not work, it is a dark , cold, rainy night and evil has chosen to strike.
One does not want a bright light to give off position, Flash to pass.
or
What is really the threat, is medical emergency, or similar.
Communicating with Good Guys, or Professionals might mean not a bright light, instead Morse Code.
Just wanted to toss that out.
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Forrest Fires, Flooding, Ice Storms civil un rests, ...are threats too....
