I took a class that taught room, hallway, and stairway clearing in low light conditions. I am NOT a professional, but here's what I took from the experience:
* The homeowner is at a disadvantage the moment he begins clearing.
* Get off a staircase, or die. You break too many planes at once and it really requires a partner to do properly.
* The intruder generally knows you're there when you begin to clear.
* Resist the urge to aim with the mounted flashlight...You will miss! This is an easy habit to get into when under stress in a time-sensitive situation.
* The aiming area is well lit but surrounded by darkness, this makes your sights look extremely crisp. It's difficult to get used to without continual practice.
Despite having instruction, I would NEVER voluntarially clear my house. I can't even imagine how frightening it would be under real conditions. I don't have a family yet, so I would simply lock my bedroom door and wait with my gun while calling 911. Anybody entering would be at a severe disadvantage.
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