Visible light ?

[sgtwal]

The law calls for a continous burning light visible for 500 feet. It's been pointed out that a cigarette ember can be seen that far. And that a small keychain type flashlight will suffice as it can be seen if pointed at the viewer.
What is the standard then? Are we talking a light visible in all directions, or would a narrow beam laser count? A blue lense flashlight or does it mean a white light?
I was taught growing up with my Dad raccoon hunting that it meant a white light visible in as many directions as possible.

[buster]

A cigarette ember WILL NOT WORK, first of all. A light visible in all directions satisfies the requirement, but it must be visible for at least 500 feet as you have stated. The law makes no reference to the color of the light. In my opinion, if you have to manipulate the light in order for it to be seen at 500 feet continuously, then it does not meet the requirement.
Most guys use the wheat light that has the small continuous light built into the batttery pack and that satisfies the requirement.