Both eyes open?
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Yep,did it for years.Useful skill.
getoff
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always both eyes open. only time I close my non-dominant eye is for long range scoped rifle. depth perception is key in most everything we do as humans. learn it, be comfy with it... it could make the difference.
mcoe74
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Yes, I shoot and practice with both eyes open. Very helpful keeping my dominant eye focused.
Bkreutz
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My Dad taught me to shoot with both eyes open, saved my bacon more than once.
Both eyes open for me too. I have always shot that way.
Hang-Fire Hank
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Packin4me: I was surprised no one mentioned the subject of peripheral vision, except for Bkreutz's specifically having his bacon saved (Thanks, Dad! Right?) by keeping both eyes open. Closing the non-dominant eye severely limits the P-vision on your off side. Definitely not a good thing when defending yourself. I get a kick out of instructing a novice to shoot w/both eyes open when they say something like, "Which gun do I aim over?".
I'll certainly admit, when testing loads I'll TARGET SHOOT with only my dominant eye, but otherwise make a habit of keeping them both open & learning how to ignore the Ghost Gun.
Good Luck, Hank M.
Packin4me: I was surprised no one mentioned the subject of peripheral vision, except for Bkreutz's specifically having his bacon saved (Thanks, Dad! Right?) by keeping both eyes open. Closing the non-dominant eye severely limits the P-vision on your off side. Definitely not a good thing when defending yourself. I get a kick out of instructing a novice to shoot w/both eyes open when they say something like, "Which gun do I aim over?".
I'll certainly admit, when testing loads I'll TARGET SHOOT with only my dominant eye, but otherwise make a habit of keeping them both open & learning how to ignore the Ghost Gun.
Good Luck, Hank M.
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Yes, I shoot with both eyes open. It is the preferred way for many reasons. It is helpful, though not required, that your dominant eye be on the same side as your "strong hand."
Thanks all. I didn't realize so many do it. I have just started practicing that way and it's not too hard. Takes getting used to of course but seems to be working the more I do it. And I love the "Which gun do I aim over" comment. [emoji1]
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My Dad tought me how to shoot. But of course to get a hunting licence
and later a pistol permit, formal training was required by the State. Two eyes open is a very basic part of any firearms training.
I thought everyone shot with 2 eyes open. I never heard of closing one eye.
and later a pistol permit, formal training was required by the State. Two eyes open is a very basic part of any firearms training.
I thought everyone shot with 2 eyes open. I never heard of closing one eye.
I shoot pretty much everything both eyes open. If the scope is adjusted properly you get a "big and small" image that takes a little getting used to, but is especially useful. For long range handgun target shooting with iron sights I do wear a blinder over the "off eye" lens. Usually a cardboard ear plug container. cheap, and easily replaced!
texmex
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340 PD. Both eyes shut.
KellyB
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I've never tried this. But you guys have me wanting to try it.
Both eyes open...
I'm left handed, and I primarily shoot right handed, but with either depending on the situation. I have corrective Lasik surgery and monovision. My left is my distant eye and my right is more for close up vision. So, I shoot right handed using my left eye with both eyes open. the only difficulty is shooting a rifle right handed...that eye is not a distance or dominant eye. How's that?
I've been doing it for years before I had the Lasik, and didn't know it.
So I've trained my family to shoot with either hand, with both eyes open. Both eye open allows for better understanding of what's going on around instead of eliminating that benefit. Using either hand...well that goes without saying.
I'm left handed, and I primarily shoot right handed, but with either depending on the situation. I have corrective Lasik surgery and monovision. My left is my distant eye and my right is more for close up vision. So, I shoot right handed using my left eye with both eyes open. the only difficulty is shooting a rifle right handed...that eye is not a distance or dominant eye. How's that?
I've been doing it for years before I had the Lasik, and didn't know it.
So I've trained my family to shoot with either hand, with both eyes open. Both eye open allows for better understanding of what's going on around instead of eliminating that benefit. Using either hand...well that goes without saying.
roscoepc
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Both eye's open on iron sight's and scope!!
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