Maybe that works for shotguns. If I’m going to use iron sights on a handgun or rifle, it’s one eye shut or don’t use them.
The *only* sighting systems I can use effectively both eyes open are telescopic sights and red dot sights. I should mention that telescopic sights I can shoot both eyes open only if from a bench with time to concentrate. For speed / action shooting, red dot or I’m shooting one eye closed or partially closed.
I’ll stick with one eye.
Shooting a moving target is like pointing finger at an object. You don’t look at your finger, why do you look at the bead?
Actually, the preface is nothing more than a advertisement narrative. The proper technic has been known for ages. The thing is that it’s difficult to master.
Heard good and bad about both . . . I have a 22 lr pistol, and use both ways; Don’t really see a difference
Like looking at the hole when putting.
Both eyes open with scope. One eye on open sights.
Shoot with both eyes open with a shotgun? Well, ain’t that news... The shotgun is the original “point and click”.
A big part of it is the familiarity with the weapon.
I have an inexpensive 12 Gauge pump that I have had for 50 years. I learned to shoot on a 410 at 14 and shortly thereafter switched to this pump.
While using it for ducks, I hadn’t shot upland game birds on foot for many years when I had that opportunity a few years back. I out shot many fellows that are better shots than I am in a technical sense. But with that 12 Gauge, it is an extension of my arm, my years, my vision, my desire, and the birds fall out of the air. I don’t have to think, I just shoot.
Is there any other way?
With double vision in both the vertical and horizontal planes I’ll stick to one-eye aiming. :)
In contrast, I haven't been able to shoot handgun effectively with both eyes open at all. I know many people do just fine with handguns having both eyes open, but I just can't focus on the front sight without closing my weaker eye.
One catches on quite quickly. Once that is mastered, after a few tries, then graduate to smaller and smaller targets.
FYI. That is how we were taught in basic training so long ago.
Also, when we were given our rifles, we were told to keep both eyes open. That allowed one to sight with one eye and keep awareness of our surroundings and situation.
I’m right handed and my true eye is my left eye.
When I was about 13, I bought a pellet gun and couldn’t hit anything because I was closing my left eye and aiming with my right eye.
My Dad asked one of my uncles to help me. This uncle had been a sniper for the army in WWII in the Pacific. Turned out that he had the same true eye arrangement. He had me do the blocking the telephone pole test with my index finger extended and blocking the pole with both eyes open.
Then, I closed my left eye and the telephone pole was not blocked. When I closed my right eye, the telephone was blocked. That meant my true eye is my left eye.
He taught me how to shoot my pellet gun, a 22 rifle, a shotgun and a pistol with both eyes open. I didn’t miss. I have broken a hundred several times shooting skeet or trap.
I haven’t missed a deer shot even with the deer running. I nailed an antelope moving at about 100+ yards. Pistol shots are in the inner circle, quickly and accurately. If the ducks or geese can be deked/called in, limits are easy. Passing shots in range are easy with ducks and geese.
One adult son has the same miswiring, and he is a great shot with anything. So is my grandchild, his child. This son batted right handed and his average was over 400*. This son has basically gone to archery for more of a challenge. He has harvested white tailed, Mule Deer, Coastal Deer, Elk, antelope, wild pigs and wild turkeys with his compound bows.
*Ted Williams, apparently had the same miswiring. If your true is your left eye and you bat right handed. You get to see the ball a little quicker than a right eyed/right handed batter. Many pro switch hitters hit better, when their true eye is facing the pitcher.
A wonderful thing about being an American, you can shoot with one eye or both eyes. Whatever, you feel is best for you. The best system is the one that works with you.
If you’re cross-dominant, tape a piece of paper over your shooting glasses on your dominant side. If you are shooting all day and keep one eye closed, you’ll get a headache.