Weak hand practice - Page 3

SixBravo · February 13th, 2007, 02:59 PM

I've tried it numerous times. Always with the same effect...

...my target looks like I have never shot a day in my life. lol

TwistedMonkey · February 14th, 2007, 12:45 AM

I'd like to say I do it everytime but in reality it's still about 2-3 times a month. I will also practice weak hand draw, fire and reholster while I am there and if I have time I will also add one handed reloads and racking the slide.

NY27 · February 14th, 2007, 11:01 AM

My Dept (as do many others) require that you shoot with your weak hand unsupported as part of the qual course. But it is only 5 rounds from 7 yards. It is not the most natural feeling, but I try to do it on my own as well and from greater distances.

If your strong hand becomes disabled, you need to stay in the fight.

kilogulf59 · February 14th, 2007, 11:12 AM

NY27,

I can see this skill especially for Police Officers. Personally, 5 rounds in the COM at 7 yards is great.

If it ever gets above zero here I must see if I can still do that.

As a variation, I've practiced this while laying on by back or side.

NY27 · February 14th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilogulf59

NY27,

I can see this skill especially for Police Officers. Personally, 5 rounds in the COM at 7 yards is great.

If it ever gets above zero here I must see if I can still do that.

As a variation, I've practiced this while laying on by back or side.

Thanks for the compliment, but if I cannot hit COM at 7 yards even with my weak hand, than I should not be carrying a firearm. If guys practiced weak hand more often, I think that hitting 10 shots at 15 yards should be the requirement.

kilogulf59 · February 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Agreed but some don't practice it at all.

It is amazing the varied qualification standards that are out there. I have a few on file and it amazes me.

10 at 15 would be better because if you can do that 5 at 7 would be a cakewalk....

FJC · February 15th, 2007, 03:11 PM

My dad always stressed to me to fire off at least a magazine with my left hand every range trip. I've tried to stick with that - and it's made a world of difference.

DOGOFWAR01 · February 15th, 2007, 04:18 PM

1/3 of all rounds downrange support hand
1/3 of all rounds downrange main hand
1/3 of all rounds downrange both hands

practice everything like you really mean it, train as you will need to fight or you will fight as you trained

ZERO inches out to at least 25 years, in small changes of distance

which also means practice with your flashlight even in the daylight, move and move some more, if legal fix blade ECQC

always carry handgun and backup handgun preferably same type handgun without manual safety with extra magazines preferably same magazines that fit both handguns; flashlight and if legal fix blade knife - better to have all and not need any than to need any and not have any

dimmak · February 15th, 2007, 04:45 PM

Every range visit, along with many other drills.....

JD · February 16th, 2007, 05:20 PM

I usually do atlest 3 mags weak hand shooting per range visit, what's suprising is that I sometimes do better with my weak hand, I think I may have an eye dominance issue...

View Poll Results: Do you routinely practice weak hand shooting?
Yes, every range visit.	55	44.72%
Yes, occasionally.	50	40.65%
Well, I tried it a few times.	15	12.20%
What's a weak hand?	3	2.44%
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February 14th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#23
NY27 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,244	My Dept (as do many others) require that you shoot with your weak hand unsupported as part of the qual course. But it is only 5 rounds from 7 yards. It is not the most natural feeling, but I try to do it on my own as well and from greater distances. If your strong hand becomes disabled, you need to stay in the fight. __________________ It is better to have your gun and not need it, than to need it and not have it. 2012

February 14th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#24
kilogulf59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Central Wisconsin Posts: 82	NY27, I can see this skill especially for Police Officers. Personally, 5 rounds in the COM at 7 yards is great. If it ever gets above zero here I must see if I can still do that. As a variation, I've practiced this while laying on by back or side. __________________ Take Care and Stay Safe, Ken NRA Member Administrator Integrated Close Combat Forum REMEMBER – What works for you may not, necessarily, work for me. Keep an open mind!

February 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#26
kilogulf59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Central Wisconsin Posts: 82	Agreed but some don't practice it at all. It is amazing the varied qualification standards that are out there. I have a few on file and it amazes me. 10 at 15 would be better because if you can do that 5 at 7 would be a cakewalk.... __________________ Take Care and Stay Safe, Ken NRA Member Administrator Integrated Close Combat Forum REMEMBER – What works for you may not, necessarily, work for me. Keep an open mind!

February 15th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#29
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,755	Every range visit, along with many other drills..... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

February 14th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#22
TwistedMonkey Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 109	I'd like to say I do it everytime but in reality it's still about 2-3 times a month. I will also practice weak hand draw, fire and reholster while I am there and if I have time I will also add one handed reloads and racking the slide.

February 15th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#27
FJC Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	My dad always stressed to me to fire off at least a magazine with my left hand every range trip. I've tried to stick with that - and it's made a world of difference.

February 15th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#28
DOGOFWAR01 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WYOMING Posts: 562	1/3 of all rounds downrange support hand 1/3 of all rounds downrange main hand 1/3 of all rounds downrange both hands practice everything like you really mean it, train as you will need to fight or you will fight as you trained ZERO inches out to at least 25 years, in small changes of distance which also means practice with your flashlight even in the daylight, move and move some more, if legal fix blade ECQC always carry handgun and backup handgun preferably same type handgun without manual safety with extra magazines preferably same magazines that fit both handguns; flashlight and if legal fix blade knife - better to have all and not need any than to need any and not have any

February 16th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#30
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	I usually do atlest 3 mags weak hand shooting per range visit, what's suprising is that I sometimes do better with my weak hand, I think I may have an eye dominance issue... __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

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