Ocular dominance, the tendency to prefer visual input from one eye over the other, can present challenges for firearm users when it doesn’t align with their handedness. A right-handed individual with left-eye dominance may experience difficulty aligning sights with their dominant eye while holding the firearm in their right hand. This can impact accuracy and target acquisition speed.
Addressing this mismatch is vital for improving shooting performance and safety. Historically, shooters adapted using various techniques. Proper alignment of the firearm’s sights with the dominant eye is paramount for accurate shooting. Techniques such as canting the firearm, adjusting stance, or using specialized sights and optics offer solutions for achieving consistent and accurate sight pictures. These techniques help shooters compensate for the difference between their handedness and ocular dominance, resulting in improved accuracy and a more natural shooting experience.