Up to this year, this was my rifle setup.
It also worked to carry my bow. Just needed 1 additional mounting hole on each side to pivot the brackets, then the velcro strap you see to tie down the string side.
Worked well when the top was off, worked OK when the top was on. 2 seater only in this one so it was a good place.
The outside mount idea I had when I first bought this thing, just this year decided to do it. The case is inside the tire width so fairly protected.
The samurai is a neat little rig. I came across them when I was looking for a SBS ATV a few years ago. I looked up to 100 miles in any direction and the best I could find was rolled over and set on fire a few times and they still wanted $6k for them. Then I found a couple pics and some info of a few that were modded up the same as I used to with jeeps and I changed directions. Now I go pretty much everywhere including places you only see hikers and ATV's which is fun. Last trip out I heard "Glad that's not my rig" and "How did you get back here?" more than once. I had 1 guy ask how I made it through the mudhole as he couldn't get his ATV through it. He was kind of shocked when I told him I hadn't been out of 2wd yet
I'm still planning a 1.6 swap, but all told I'll have about $3k in the total build. So far:
Weber carb
3-4" lift
new wheels w/31's
4.62 gearing each axle
4:1 Tcase
ARB front locker
Air system
10k winch and bumper (built off HF winch plate)
"Custom" hehehe fender flares (free homemade items)
Probably more if I sat and thought about it. Full build by me in my garage/driveway. Easy little rigs to work on.
As far as the headlights, they're off the shelf items. You're probably asking about the bumper lights though.
Also off the shelf at Walmart. Very bright. I usually pull the stock bulbs and put in the highest wattage I can find, but with the low mounting it hasn't been necessary yet.