Handheld v. Weapon Mounted Lights: Do you need both?

Handheld and weapon-mounted lights each serve a different purpose, we recommend equipping your EDC load out with both options. A handheld light affords you the option of keeping the firearm holstered while searching and accessing an area, eliminating the chances of muzzling a non-threat. Handheld lights also work well for everyday tasks. For example, if you needed light to find your phone that dropped under your driver's seat, you wouldn't want to use a weapon-mounted light.
Now in the case that you have identified a threat and made the decision to draw your firearm, weapon-mounted lights allow for a distinctive advantage. They allow you to utilize the same two-handed grip when shooting and do not change any weapon manipulations because both hands are free.

Thrym Switchback 2.0: https://thyrm.com/product-category/switchback/

Surefire X300: https://www.surefire.com/products/illumination/weapon-lights/x300u-a/

Surefire Pressure Pad: https://www.surefire.com/products/flashlight-accessories/switches/dg-switches/

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