Various means are provided which enable a user to individualize the appearance of a firearm and further enhance visibility of the various elements comprising the firearm in low light. More particularly, the firearm may comprise a serialized receiver and at least one of a barrel, upper receiver, grip, hand guard, and buttstock defining firearm accessories. A light source, means for distributing the light, a power source, and means for activating the light source are then provided to permit a user to selectively illuminate any of the elements comprising the firearm. The light source and means for distributing the light source may, for example, be disposed on a skin adhesible the serialized receiver and firearm accessories, on a clip slideably mateable with any of the serialized receiver and firearm accessories, or even integrated directly into the body of any of the firearm accessories and serialized receiver.