Paladin wrote:It seems like shooting to the rear from the passenger side is the most awkward. The driver's side is much more natural.Bubba wrote:And what position do you shoot from a vehicle ?
Moving ?
Parked ?
Something to think about because it poses another set of problems.
Agreed, drivers side (for righties) is much easier. But righties shooting out of the passenger side window are not "out of the fight".
For what its worth, here is how I do this one:
1. Just like from the drivers side (time permitting) we want to clear the seat belt, so we can move more freely. In this case, your weapon is not covered as badly by the seatbelt. (A coat, or other covering garment.. should always be pulled free of the seatbelt as soon as you put your belt on, so this shouldn't be a problem.) Still, we can release the belt a little easier from this side. In this case, you can reach down with your left hand, disengage the belt from the buckle and simply toss it toward your strong side. This allows you to start accessing your weapon right away, so you don't lose any time.
2. As in the other case, you'll need to lean forward a little bit to make getting to your weapon easier.
3. The draw is a little different, because we will be shooting one handed (yes... one handed beyond 2 O'Clock). Don't try to shoot weak hand (left hand) in this circumstance. When you draw, go ahead and meet your weak hand in a close quarters retention position. (pistol pointed straight ahead, both hands on the pistol, at a line just below the pectoral muscle).
4. The presentation: To shoot at your 1 and 2 O'Clock, simply "push" the weapon out the window at the target (using both hands) and Isosceles. Yup, I said Isosceles. ISO, in this case.. will give the best recoil control.
5. Now, from your 3 O'Clock back to your 5 O'Clock your best bet is to shoot "one handed" using the following technique: Begin your presentation (out the window) using both hands, cross your left foot over your right. At the point (roughly 2 O'Clock) that your shoulder begins to bind, let your weak side hand (palm flat) slide down the inside of your strong arm, as the strong arm swings toward the rear. Do not lose contact with your arm. The Strong side arm is a "highway" for the weak side hand to follow. Your weak side hand will end up slightly under the armpit of the strong side arm and act as support. "Cant" your gun arm to your left, about 15 degrees (this relaxes the shoulder and allows more extension to the rear). It also allows you to obtain a good sight picture while exposing the least amount of your head to the threat.
Give it a try, you'll be surprised how well you can shoot one handed this way. Recoil recovery will be slower one handed, and "limp wristing" can get you into trouble, so take a good grip.
Have fun.
Flint.
