Anyone here from coastal Virginia?

I’m fairly new to the whole flashlight/battery “game” but am intrigued at being able to produce a flashlight that will meet my wants/needs at a fraction of what the “big boys” charge for a custom unit. If anyone is within an hour or so of Gloucester, has been modding or understands the electonics well, and would like to offer some assistance just reply with a message. I always do better if I can see/do in person rather than reading about it in these forums. But don’t get me wrong, I’m learning a lot so far.