One In The Chamber

[Jim80]

Jokes aside, there are plenty of scenarios where you might be using your non-dominant arm to push/pull a loved one or bystander out of harm’s way or even have it raised up in defense against an assailant, leaving only one hand available to draw and fire. It doesn’t have to be “disabled” due to injury. It could just be otherwise occupied at the time.

[Gary_H]

@Enzo_T

How many folks here practice DRAWING Their guns and shooting them one handed with their weak hand? Probably almost no one…

Thanks @Enzo_T , I admit I have never tried this, but I will tomorrow morning. The reason I say tomorrow morning is that is when I do draw and dry fire training, in between weight lifting sets.

[Lu-Can]

I have practiced a lot in the past, even practiced with weapon in both hands at the same time but not so much now, it’s more like every other trip to the range now.

[John512]

@Jerzees

Safety, to be honest, sits in the head. There is no mechanical safety that would make all shooters happy.

• one in the chamber? Yes, but what if I accidentally pull the trigger?
• safety levers then… OK, but that’s another part I have to think about during the shot

Whatever we do, there is always something that will make us uncomfortable.

But the truth is that the firearm is safe by design… the user / operator may make it unsafe only.

DA/SA, DAO, SAO, hammer, striker, jigsaw, screwdriver, knife, bat… all these and other stuff are safe when you know how to deal with them.

What does it mean? …
Train and practice. Not how to shoot only, train and practice your mind as well.

Well said, agree completely. Over time you build confidence and become safer as you do.