Are Lights On Guns Really Necessary?

About this video

Colion recounts his experience taking a two-day Surefire low-light shooting course taught by Kyle Lamb, a former Delta Force operator. He describes how the training revealed the complexity of using weapon-mounted lights effectively, covering techniques from basic pistol presentation to vehicle shooting and room clearing with simunitions. Colion emphasizes that what seems simple on the surface—operating a gun light—requires significant skill and practice when applied to real defensive scenarios.

Key takeaways

• Colion explains that using a weapon-mounted light effectively is more complex than it appears, requiring training in when to activate it, how to use momentary switches, and how to avoid becoming a visible target
• Colion reports that Surefire’s Turbo series lights prioritize candela (directional beam intensity) over lumens, creating what he describes as a focused hot center with softer edges that help illuminate both immediate surroundings and distant targets
• Colion shares his realization from simunition room-clearing exercises that entering dark buildings to confront threats requires immense courage, and he concludes he would avoid clearing structures unless someone he cares about is inside

Episode details: published January 8, 2023 · 7:19 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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