[phloudernow]

bright flashlights can threaten the enemy, it might give away your position but if they know where you are already might as well. What I mean by "threaten" is that with your flashlight on you can see the area very clearly but they are disoriented by your light. also if your light is extremely bright, it will be harder for them to aim in the direction of the light.

I find that a light can suppress the enemy sometimes better than bullets can. instead of popping off shots in the direction they are hiding in to prevent them from coming out. shine a light at them. Basically telling them "I Know where you are, COME OUT AND YOU GET SHOT" obviously this only works if you don't get flanked and whatnot. But its a tool i use from time to time