Ambidextrous shooting

[Long Shot]

This is a skill that I've learned. I sort of come by it naturally, being able to shoot either right handed or left. I think that it is something that could be useful in a combat situation. Something other preppers may want to experiment with. I believe it's easier to do if you shoot with both eyes open. That seemed to
help me once I mastered that.

Just something to think about.

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

This is something I have been playing with some. It seems that with rifles in a close quarters around cover it is really important. And if "Strong hand" is injuried it could be very important to know how to do.

I have also been playing with trying to reload/clear with one hand (training more with the "weak" hand). Try drawing a pistol with your "weak" hand from a strong side holster safely! It can be done but it is different. If you have a "Thumb Drive" type holster or a "Serpa" style holster with actual mechanical device holding the weapon this can become a real problem trying to draw from your strong side with your weak hand only. One that uses resistance alone is "easier" to do this with but it is still hard.

[Lowdown3]

At least 40% of your training should be done with the left hand (if your right handed).

Transfers, transitions, mag changes, clearing jams, empty CQB, should all be practiced left handed as well.

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

I have heard to that you should not "label" it as the weak hand a pyschology thing. You need "action" words to help you stay postive about its use and function, so instead you may hear it being labeled as the "reaction hand".

[Matt In Oklahoma]

At least 40% of your training should be done with the left hand (if your right handed). Transfers, transitions, mag changes, clearing jams, empty CQB, should all be practiced left handed as well.

Agreed
Not only weak hand it should be weak ONE hand. A while back I had surgery on my arm and still carried and practiced. It was a whole new dimension with one arm. I had my son help me strip down the AR except for the laser and I carried only 20 rd mags to help me one hand it for weight. Loading gets real interesting with the pistol but was easier with the AR.
I also work my knives as well with the weak hand.
NYP this is one area that you must careful with in the "game" aspect of action shooting. They think weak hand shooting is drawing strong hand then switching the gun to weak hand or just shooting with the weak hand but still using both hands. It's not realistic IMO.
NYP is also correct about weak hand draws from SERPAs etc. It can be done but should be practiced as to what works best for you. This is one method using the pinky as a release then inverting the firearm to get a good firm grip.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Slidelock Weakhand Loading

Empty Weapon Weakhand Loading

[Long Shot]

This must be why the ol timey gun slingers carried in a cross draw. With the pistol butts facing front, they could grab hold with either hand.

[Klayton]

This is also LONG GUN important guys. We had to do this training in the military. When rounding a corner you want gun out first, not your body out first, so you would switch to left shoulder when going around a right turn corner. Most guys hated it and took the butt chewing and just kept it on their primary shoulder. But I got pretty good at "very close range (hehe)" shooting with my left side...

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

NYP this is one area that you must careful with in the "game" aspect of action shooting.

This is one of those things that common sense made me look at... and then into. The only reason I can currently think of for shooting a HANDGUN weak handed is injury. Which means all must be done with only weak hand. And with that thought I was off trying to found a "workable" way for me to do it.

Longgun I can see a very real need to be able to "switch" shoulders even when both arms are fully functioning. I have not had time to practice with the long rifle yet but I can see the need for it.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

This is also LONG GUN important guys. We had to do this training in the military. When rounding a corner you want gun out first, not your body out first, so you would switch to left shoulder when going around a right turn corner. Most guys hated it and took the butt chewing and just kept it on their primary shoulder. But I got pretty good at "very close range (hehe)" shooting with my left side...

Yup, ya need to get them some pics there Sarge

This must be why the ol timey gun slingers carried in a cross draw. With the pistol butts facing front, they could grab hold with either hand.

Kinda but Cowboys carried second pistols thataway cause you can draw with your strong hand while maintaining grip on the reins with your weak hand so you can still "drive"

[RobertJ]

At least 40% of your training should be done with the left hand (if your right handed).

Transfers, transitions, mag changes, clearing jams, empty CQB, should all be practiced left handed as well.

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