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by Liberty
Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Thoughts using laser as bedside gun
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Re: Thoughts using laser as bedside gun

Jusme wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:10 pm
MJR wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:42 pm Looking to add a Streamlight TLR-7 or TLR-8 to my 19X for bedside use. What is thoughts of using a laser on a bedside gun?


The downside of a laser, is that it does not illuminate your target. In a dark environment, all you see is a red dot. Also, it points right back to it's source, in the dark, showing potentially armed BG where to aim. The only thing I would put on a gun would be a flashlight, or something that will illuminate a potential target. JMHO

I have never been crazy about mounted flashlights in the home. While in most situations a flashlight could be a good defensive tool.. But around the home, the homeowner should know his way around his house better than any home invader. Darkness may be your best friend. I keep a few (5) little flashlights around the house. One is always in reach. But I would be real judicious about using them when investigating a potential home invasion.

As far as Lasers go I haven't used them much , But it is the green lasers that are bright iven under some pretty bright sun, They are the ones that will show a visable beam. The red ones will not unless there is a lot of smoke or dust in the air.
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