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I'm not a fan of a gun mounted light. You by definition have to point the light AND gun where you're trying to look, so you would be sweeping your gun across things you may not intend as a target, such as a family member.

So what are the options? Personally, I use a tactical flashlight that has a button on the rear that lights only when depressed. That way I can shine the light where needed without having to point my gun there. Yes, this means I would have to shoot one handed if necessary but I prefer that compromise over the light mounted gun.

Another option, not specifically gun related, is a lighting control system for your house. We have the main inside and outside lights on a remote control system. When we go to bed at night, these lights turn off or dim to the level you can select. You can also hit "ON" on the remote and all of these lights go full bright.

It's a great system and very convenient when you go to bed because I don't have to walk through the house flipping off all the light switches. We also keep remotes in our cars so when we get home after dark, I can hit the remote and the lights inside the house turn on. Granted, these systems aren't cheap but I've really come to appreciate having it. Lutron makes the one we have.