are gun mounted lights smart?

[fm2]

Knowing how to use your gear goes for all of it, including your gun. Being able to put a hole in the black at the range doesn't make someone prepared for self-defense.

Yep, gotta consider the context.

 

[Mate]

I equate it to going to the driving range to prepare for the PGA tour.

Or playing catch to prepare for the world series....

 

[LS6TT]

gun mounted frees up your hand for reload. And since its smart to keep your gun aimed at the target and reload before your empty a hand light can show the target you are reloading.