Also be aware that if you do hear a bump it can be a family member. See too many stories of this going horribly, check your targets.

This was a VERY helpful video. I was set on having a pistol mounted light, because when using a pistol as a "life saving tool" you're not guaranteed ideal ambient light conditions. Now I'm convinced that I don't need a light on my pistol. I always have a light on me in my EDC anyway, so I'm good there. Once again, thank you for the video.

Great video and demonstrations. Seems to me a weapon mounted light is the way to go

So one thing I noticed with both his pistol and carbine clearing is that once he transitions from the initial hallway to the living room, he neglects to cover the stairs (where the intruder could already be making his way up) and behind the stairs where the front door is (where the intruder may still be coming in after kicking it in). A lot of good tips here, but another is using a wall for cover. That wall might stop a BB, but not likely anything of any caliber. With the door frame, at least you get a good bit thicker material in front of you, but still isn't bulletproof. Lastly, this is absolutely nothing he did wrong, just his preference, but with the pistol light, I will always have a mounted pistol light. This allows me to keep both hands in full contact with the firearm. Again, nothing he did wrong at all, this is just my personal preference.

Thumbs up for the gravity of the situation; visible rounds in the mag. I'd be willing to bet that it's even filmed in Mr. Vicker's house, also.

I have a pretty good setup in my house if a bump in the night occurs, 2 rooms upstairs, my daughter's right across from me, once I have my rifle I can just post up at the top of the stairs while my wife gets my daughter. Sadly our Ridgeback/Mastiff passed away this new years, he was a great guard dog, I know he would alert us. I know I certainly feel pretty safe about the 80lb dog + AR15 combo lol. I highly suggest people get a good watch dog even if they don't attack they'll no doubt go barking like crazy at someone breaking down your door. Giving you time to retrieve your weapon(s).

Great video. One of my favorite all time flashlights is the Surefire G2. Price is right and very rugged.

Great informative video. However what I use is a Sig P226 MK25 with a light on the rail a surefire of course!

I've got a 4100 sq ft home with plenty of pistols and assault rifles in my gun safe in a room with but surveillance cameras in each corner of the house will help a lot. Most of the time, burglaries happen during the late morning into the early afternoon. As for home invasion, it can happen anytime but usually into evening. Just be aware of your surroundings and check your streets for suspicious vehicles parked. A lot of times, a lookout usually scopes out the neighborhood before breaking in. Always look into your rear view mirror to see if anybody is following you and be ready for anything.

Have the AR15. Have the AR10. Have the 1911 and Glock. All with Surefire lights. But when you want to really clear a room...nothing beats the Mossberg 500 (with a light).

Just wondering why they didn't do pistol weapon mounted lights. I think this is one aspect this video missed which many could benefit from.

Awesome Video! Larry is a great Instructor.

One of the best videos I've seen on KZfaq as of yet. Great job, SureFire!

Yes. We will discuss our X400 for Home Defense situations in an upcoming Home Defense video that we produced. Coming later this month.

I love the video and the teaching. I like lotsa lights- it's surely about control and viewing, nothing else. You however, never checked if somone was upstairs. hear a bump, get armed, go out, gotta watch our 6!

great video, i feel sorry for anyone that breaks into that guys house

The doorway is concealment not cover.

Great info here!

Whoops, missed the stairs buddy!

Personal opinion is that using a gun mounted lights frees your other hand in the event of a grapple situation

FUN FACT: Most home invasions happen between 6am and 2pm.

Thank you sure fire my x300 is nice my 1911 is battling with my glock 19 with x300 on it .

@Mathaius833 he was explaining you search and identity. That whst the light is for, to identify before you open fire. His techniques are sound.

Your really good at what you do. But when you were demonstrating the sweep of the livingroom you never cleared the stair case above you. If I was in your home the stairs would be my primary spot to leave a fellow bad guy to secure the space as I worked the second floor. That stairs is a very important high point to secure before the lower room.

I love this video and the music awesome

really good video Larry, thank you

Breaking into Larry Vickers house, worst decision ever!

Really nice and informative video! Thank you Surefire!

Di di mau. Haven’t heard that since back in the day when ‘Nam was the rage.

At 02:50 : never forget the stairs ;)

Very interesting! Thanks!

This is Real talk.

Good job good info and I like that .

Cant you put the hand held light in between your fingers of your off hand and press it against your knuckle of your shooting hand? It keeps the light centered and gives you a full grip.

Great video. Thanks for uploading

Yes, Larry. Why do you repeatedly ignore the stairway. Not only here, but in the rifle vid as well? I wondered about that when I first saw this on TV.

Probably couldn’t pick a worse house to break into.

excellent tips

He misses the stairs every time they could be standing on the stairs if you don't know where the noise came from they could have came in the house and was going upstairs and head right there

i feel sorry for anyone that breaks into that guys house

Awesome video!

O hell YEAHHHHHH Now this is what I'm talking about! LOW light tactics

Just like a typical KZfaq video, A good video will have one nugget of information a really good video may have a couple. As for this video, it did have a nugget. But if anyone breaks into my house and uses this video as a guide, it would be their last.

Dam...i Like This Video Man👌👍💪😎

LAV!!!

Why did Vickers call the Rogers./Sure Fire method "push pull" ? Rogers helped you, Sure Fire, create one of the most successful line of lights for operators and he is snubbed. Good video, hope it helps someone who has yet to train in low light, but it would have taken a few seconds to check the stairs and give credit to Rogers

Is a nebo light laser conbo good cause that all I can buy

Isn't that why people train and practice?

ppl need better locks

1) Unless your expecting a vistit from Narco-Traffikers or a gang of armed drug king pins, leave the rifle in the safe and use a low velocity pistol like a 45. Your neighbors will thank you and you will save your hearing.. Also with a pistol you can conceal it if needed 2) If youre already in bed with the lights off, why would you destroy your natural night vision with a super bright flashlight? Get night sights, they wont diminish your night vision and the bad guy cant see them, unlike a flashlight where everybody in the neighborhood will know where you are. 3) If you dont mind loosing all of your nice things in your garage and in your home, go ahead and barricade yourself, otherwise to protect your things and your family you need to challenge and own the situation. The 911 operator will just roll their eyes when you call to report a bump in the night. 4) At night and outside and or away from home, things are very different. Whether facing a gang of 6 or a single drunk, use the tactical light to intimidate and to blind them driving them away from you. Keep the tactical upper hand, keep them guessing whether you are armed or not and demand that they leave. Be respectful as you don't want them returning with a grudge against you. Calling the cops just as a FYI for them is generally a good idea.

Lol you got all these guys these days using the x 300 in side car holsters that have no idea they use them as flashlights pointing and flaging everyone becouse they think it's not against the law to point guns at people that arnt a threat use a dam handheld unless shit pops of than it owb and kited out .

Sorry. Don't go clearing the house. Set up defensive position with family behind you and call police. Minimize exposure.

ahahah

yeah, cause everyone is former Delta Force and can clear their homes no problemo right? Nice Surefire plug video though.

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