Out of curiosity I was wondering how many trainers are teaching strong and weak handed shooting as much as I am. After I conduct a basic CCW class I have those who want to move on to defensive pistol. That consists, of course, of the draw, presentation, multiple targets, cover vs. concealment, etc. But I also spend quite a bit of time on strong and weak handed shooting. From my experience in LE and Close Protection the chances of getting two hands on your firearm in a critical situation are pretty slim. Whether it's opening a door, pushing your wife out of the way, holding the dog, etc., etc., etc. Am I alone in this, or do others stress it as much as I do?

I don't have as much experience as I would like but it should be incorporated in defensive pistol classes. I practice racking my slide one handed off clothing or my holster. I was actually trying to draw my weapon weak handed the other day. It didn't work well and now i know i need to find a way to do it properly.

Originally Posted by TheLaw

I don't have as much experience as I would like but it should be incorporated in defensive pistol classes. I practice racking my slide one handed off clothing or my holster. I was actually trying to draw my weapon weak handed the other day. It didn't work well and now i know i need to find a way to do it properly.

No really good way to do that, that I've found. Depends on how you wear it and type of holster.

Originally Posted by Don Glock

Might be easier to explain than pushing her in the way?????????

I do and I appreciate the suggestion. The light brings in a new dynamic however.

Originally Posted by VolGrad

Some of that depends on where you wear your holster. The farther back (or forward) the easier it is. If you wear @ 3 o'clock it is most difficult.

If you wear forward of 3 o'clock you can usually reach across your centerline and draw it. You won't have a fighting grip and might even have to draw it what amounts to upside down. You will then have to use your knees or something to maintain your weapon while you switch it up.

If you wear it behind 3 o'clock it is generally easier to bend over and reach around your back with your weak hand to access your weapon. You will still have to maintain your weapon somehow while you change your grip up.

This is a very dumbed down explanation but hopefully you get the picture.

Very eloquent. I've occasionally used the appendix carry if spending a lot of time getting in and out of vehicles traveling between numerous locations. Don't really like it, but different situations call for different solutions.