• 11111one11111@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Never occurred to me that I’ve never shot any firearm left handed. Wouldn’t start with a pistol but I kinda wanna try it now with a rifle lol.

      If I shoot anything like I throw left handed tho my curiosity will prolly kill the neighbors cat. Unless it is more than 3ft away, then it’s completely safe lol.

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        1 year ago

        If one owns weapons, I’d say it’s a decent idea to learn some dexterity with the non-dominant hand.

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        1 year ago

        I carry a LCP, (subcompact .380). I practice two hand, right hand, left hand. I also always try and shoot a magazine or two with sunglasses on at an indoor range to simulate low light conditions.

        It has like a three inch barrel, so it’s not the most accurate or easy to aim. I only shoot it at seven yards.

        It’s nasty to shoot, lot of kick. I call it the Angry Cricket. Trigger pull is heavy as it is a double action with no safety. I carry it with one in the pipe.

        Hope I never have to use it, but if I do, I will be as accurate as possible. That’s the ethical thing to do as I see it.

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      1 year ago

      Exactly, and that’s why you have your sidearm holster on the right. So the breakfast gun goes on the left to make dual-wielding easier, all while freeing your right hand to scoop eggs and bacon into your mouth.