As will be described in greater detail, apertures 43 as shown for example in FIGS. 1 h, 1 q, 1 m, 6 m and 6 q may be disposed forward of aiming LEDs 18 and lenses e.g. 25 may be configured to image light passing through an aperture onto a target area T so that an aiming line, or other aiming pattern is projected onto a target area, T. Optical plate 26 in the embodiment of FIG. 2 g can be replaced