There is a long-standing misconception in the gun industry that you gain an advantage by using a pistol with your weak hand when you are firing from behind cover. This comes from the idea that you expose less of your body and provide a larger field of vision for yourself, but Rob Pincus explains how this is entirely incorrect. When you switch your weapon to your weak hand, you lose all the strength, coordination, and marksmanship ability that you have developed with your strong hand.
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2:53Rob Pincus explains the advantages of a muzzle low ready position, especially in an extreme close quarters situation. The low ready position allows for more efficiency and consistency when moving into a shooting position and for dramatically more control if your rifle is ever grabbed by an attacker.
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