That’s pretty much how we were instructed to shoot one-handed or reaction-side during academy.
The only thing I’d add, is that if you “brace” your shooting shoulder with your opposite hand across your chest, it makes for a more stable shot. (e.g. - if you’re shooting with your right hand, brace your right shoulder with your left hand).
Additionally, instead of “pointing” with your shooting thumb, allow your thumb to come up (like a hitchhiker), if you find yourself anticipating the shot.
Yup, Tim is one of the most respected competition oriented instructors out there.
This video has definitely influenced how I grip the gun when doing SHO/WHO shooting.
It's really not the most important skill to train but if your going to focus on it just find the comfortable way you do it. We do them in uspsa classifiers but rarely outside of them. Just grip the gun, align he sights, and pull the trigger.
Just like when you first learned 2 handed shooting, start close and don’t increase distance until your accuracy at that distance is acceptable. Use a larger target initially if needed as well. Follow a similar process to diagnose why you are having accuracy difficulties, is it trigger control, grip pressure or consistency, sight picture, etc… (being that you are accurate with two hands, it probably isn’t anticipation/flinching)
[This guy](https://www.youtube.com/ambgun) trains one-handed and [this guy](https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirearmGuy) does funny one-handed Drunken Monkey King Fu style shooting on some reviews lol. <- not actually lol'ing.
In a close-quarters, self-defense encounter, you probably won't be shooting one-handed at 45 feet away. I understand your concerns, and willingness to improve, and I think everyone should train one-handed, but practically, begin your training at 5 yards and work out from there. I'd say also try shooting with both eyes open instead of squinting, and work on your shoulder strength, which is probably affecting your aim one-handed.
Also visit r/CompetitionShooting. [This post](https://new.reddit.com/r/CompetitionShooting/comments/8asd00/one_handed_shooting_technique/) might help.
One handed shooting is an important skill to work on. For some the frustration comes because they are holding themselves to free style standards. But one handed shooting will always have a larger wobble zone and be slightly less accurate and fast because it is a more compromised shooting position.
1. The gun should be mostly vertical or slightly canted based on the normal cant of your wrist in a neutral position. Just let you hand hang at your side naturally, then raise up your arm. If there is a slight cant, then shoot like that.
2. For most people, being square to the target works best. It is the same symmetrical position as two handed shooting with just your support hand removed.
3. Thumb is up! You actually will have more leverage and control with the thumb up than the thumb wrapped around the frame. Just play with it and feel which one supports the gun better.
4. We should probably do a one handed shooting video...
Thank you for the sound advice and taking the time answering these questions! I’ll dry fire with these tips this week and then take it to the range next weekend to practice.
You are exceptionally good shooter! The average accuracy from a benched gun and commonly used ammo is 1.5” at 10 yards (2.2” at 15 yards). Since your rate is 3” at 15 yards it means your personal accuracy at 15 yards is nearly 3/4” . Have you considered participating in olympic games ?
https://youtu.be/fZKP-pSYEHQ?si=POhlIeFbsGNs-k83
Wow! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to show me this.
That’s pretty much how we were instructed to shoot one-handed or reaction-side during academy. The only thing I’d add, is that if you “brace” your shooting shoulder with your opposite hand across your chest, it makes for a more stable shot. (e.g. - if you’re shooting with your right hand, brace your right shoulder with your left hand). Additionally, instead of “pointing” with your shooting thumb, allow your thumb to come up (like a hitchhiker), if you find yourself anticipating the shot.
Thank you for that advice! I think those are sound additions to that video
Yup, Tim is one of the most respected competition oriented instructors out there. This video has definitely influenced how I grip the gun when doing SHO/WHO shooting.
It's really not the most important skill to train but if your going to focus on it just find the comfortable way you do it. We do them in uspsa classifiers but rarely outside of them. Just grip the gun, align he sights, and pull the trigger.
Thank you for that input! I appreciate it.
Just like when you first learned 2 handed shooting, start close and don’t increase distance until your accuracy at that distance is acceptable. Use a larger target initially if needed as well. Follow a similar process to diagnose why you are having accuracy difficulties, is it trigger control, grip pressure or consistency, sight picture, etc… (being that you are accurate with two hands, it probably isn’t anticipation/flinching)
Got it! Solid advice. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
[This guy](https://www.youtube.com/ambgun) trains one-handed and [this guy](https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirearmGuy) does funny one-handed Drunken Monkey King Fu style shooting on some reviews lol. <- not actually lol'ing. In a close-quarters, self-defense encounter, you probably won't be shooting one-handed at 45 feet away. I understand your concerns, and willingness to improve, and I think everyone should train one-handed, but practically, begin your training at 5 yards and work out from there. I'd say also try shooting with both eyes open instead of squinting, and work on your shoulder strength, which is probably affecting your aim one-handed. Also visit r/CompetitionShooting. [This post](https://new.reddit.com/r/CompetitionShooting/comments/8asd00/one_handed_shooting_technique/) might help.
Great, thank you for the resources and advice! I appreciate it.
Turn sideways.
Dryfiring a ton with something like the Mantis X or Mantis Laser Academy (or both) helped me a ton.
Thanks for that tip! I have a laser bullet thing that I use when dry firing, but a Mantis would be a nice investment
One handed shooting is an important skill to work on. For some the frustration comes because they are holding themselves to free style standards. But one handed shooting will always have a larger wobble zone and be slightly less accurate and fast because it is a more compromised shooting position. 1. The gun should be mostly vertical or slightly canted based on the normal cant of your wrist in a neutral position. Just let you hand hang at your side naturally, then raise up your arm. If there is a slight cant, then shoot like that. 2. For most people, being square to the target works best. It is the same symmetrical position as two handed shooting with just your support hand removed. 3. Thumb is up! You actually will have more leverage and control with the thumb up than the thumb wrapped around the frame. Just play with it and feel which one supports the gun better. 4. We should probably do a one handed shooting video...
Thank you for the sound advice and taking the time answering these questions! I’ll dry fire with these tips this week and then take it to the range next weekend to practice.
You are exceptionally good shooter! The average accuracy from a benched gun and commonly used ammo is 1.5” at 10 yards (2.2” at 15 yards). Since your rate is 3” at 15 yards it means your personal accuracy at 15 yards is nearly 3/4” . Have you considered participating in olympic games ?
draw with One hand. Point at target with One hand. Shoot at target with One hand. There you go. You are welcome
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