We’d never advocate for having one or the other. Own and be proficient with both a WML and handheld light. most of the time in low-light environments, you need to gather info without drawing your weapon.

High Candela / High Lumen lights are very effective at countering the effects of weaker light sources.

Modlite and Cloud Defensive Handheld and Weapon-Mounted lights are our favorite. don’t skimp on your white light purchase.

Light can be used to control people. The moth effect is something to consider before turning on your light and requires high attention to light discipline.

Using your light wisely and activating it only when it’s advantageous to you is the key. This concept, called light-discipline, relies on you being proficient at activating and deactivating your light.

two of our favorite handgun-mounted lights are the streamlight tlr-7a and the surefire x300u/v.

the tlr-1 is also a great choice.

the emissary development paddle shifters for the aforementioned lights make manipulations significantly easier and more consistent.