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Those precious seconds will allow you to assess accordingly just as you stated above. Also, whenever you can, keep the gun and light separate, and get behind some cover. I am not a fan of gun-mounted lights at all. Learn to use your offhand for the light and if the person has a gun, keep the light away from your own body.