The 4 ways to hold a flashlight with handgun

[Elk34]

:laughing-rolling: That's why you and I should stay 4 lanes away from each other. That way I know I wont get shot in the back.

 

[Elk34]

Agreed

 

[Crippledtrigger]

In the end they are all self centered egotistical nerds. They are just as bad as a Navy seal that sees his reflection in a mirrored surface. Premadonas

Mirror Mirror indeed

 

[upcountry]

When my dog and I wander at night so she can do her "business", I go to #2. I keep a snub .22 in my hand in my jacket pocket--Javelina heavy area--but the light will focus on whatever I'm looking at when I turn my head.

 

[upcountry]

Position #1 is the classic FBI position, light held far from the body, keeps the body from being a target of return fire.
#2 is the position developed by the Surefire institute, illuminates sights an target, minimal body exposure when clearing corners. Head turns, light turns. In another post I made, it's the one I use when wandering with my dog at night.
#3 is the Harries--support and isometric tension for light and handgun
#4 is the Rogers, "cigar" hold--requires a butt activated switch. With a regular Maglite switch, they call it the Chapmann. When the thumbs on the handgun and light are aligned,supporting each other, it's called the Ayoob position.
At least this is what I was told by a MA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and Armorers Assoc member during a class. Each has it's place depending on the situation and equipment.