I would not recommend this flashlight for households. There are design flaws in turning on the flashlight. Unlike the normal operation of a regular everyday flashlight, this flashlight requires a special procedure to turn it on. This procedure is written in the operation manual however your children, spouses or relatives, unaware of this procedure, will not be able to turn it on in the event of an emergency or even every day use. I read the owners manual. and could not turn on the flashlight after reading the instructions - had to read it again to try to get the flashlight to work but it's very temperamental. Therefore, I will be returning this flashlight and cannot recommend it to others to purchase.