I have seen several recent discussions in various sub-forums here on THR, and on other forums, regarding the use of lights during searches at night. Rather than try to post this umpteen times, I thought it best to start a new topic. I am not here to debate the merits of whether a light should be mounted on your pistol! The issue is using a light technique appropriate to the environment. Folks, when a light comes on inside the average room, EVERYTHING is illuminated, including the guy holding the light, due to reflection from walls and ceiling, so it does not matter at that moment if the light is on or near the pistol, or held away from the pistol. The FBI Technique, of holding the light well off to the side and high, is great for outdoors, or inside huge structures such as warehouses and factories, where the moon or artificial lighting is not illuminating everything, anyway. Don't take my word for it! Get a friend or family member to help, and test what I have said. Too many armchair building searchers have pontificated on these forums, for me to say nothing. I do not claim to be an expert, but have worked night shift police patrol in a big city for over two decades, and am still doing it. Y'all stay safe out here!