Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

Post by herp_man2003 »

I will have to practice this as well. Im rather adept at shooting a rifle or shotgun either handed but not so much shooting a hand gun.
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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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Hadn't thought much about it until I saw this thread. So... today at the range my son and I practiced left hand (non-dominant) shooting with both my 9mm M&P Shield and my LCP .380. I was amazed how accurate we both were at 7 and 10 yards with our left hands.

Thanks to the OP for posting this thread. Definitely was a good thing for us.
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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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I'm ambidextrous and regularly practice with both hands. When I shot in Cowboy Action Shooting matches I competed in duelist, meaning I shot with a pistol in each hand alternating shots. I ccw left hand simply because I think it is less expected. Don't forget to practice with your long guns weak handed and practice clearing jams.
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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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Well this past Sat. I wore my Shield on my right side...for the first time in awhile....man did it feel good....next, the G19....
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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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carmen fovozzo wrote:Well this past Sat. I wore my Shield on my right side...for the first time in awhile....man did it feel good....next, the G19....
Glad you're on the mend. 8)
Quit worrying, hide your gun well, shut up, and CARRY that handgun!

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Re: Can you shoot your hand gun with either hand?

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Thanks...
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