No, it doesn't throw a beam at all. It just floods the immediate area with a very bright white light.

Yes, Cheaper Than Dirt is very reliable. They mail out catalogs periodically. You can order by mail, online or by phone to a toll free number. I have ordered from them for several years. Just like all others, I think they charge much
too much for S&H. Can't afford to order a single item for $5 and then pay another $5 or so to get it there. This problem is
universal though.