Cosmoline
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Why does the shooter have to dig for a light? Why can't he just turn the lights on?
The delay might well be fatal, esp. since turning the light on can require feeling around and giving up an all-important hand, which should be stabilizing the weapon. If you want to be extra sure, tell them you're going to shoot them as part of the request for an ID. Do not tie up your hands fumbling around, though. Bad idea.
you have no business shooting at shadowy figures.
Dude, if I walk out to a dark living room and see a shadowy figure lurking around in there, I'm not going to feel around for the danged light switch. Nobody has any business lurking there in the dark under any circumstances whatsoever except me. Now if I lived in a suburban hole with people coming and going at all hours, I'd give a verbal demand and a warning. Why would the person not respond if they belonged there? Why would they be lurking in the shadows?