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Shooting A Pistol From A Seated Position - Red Dot Pistol Shooting Drill

Updated: 4 days ago


We live in an increasingly violent world and spend a lot of time in a seated position, either in our vehicles, at work, or in a restaurant. This article will focus on pistol shooting from a seated position. This skill will also carry over to our upcoming vehicle tactics articles.


 From sitting in our vehicles to eating at restaurants, we spend a lot of time in a seated position. Now ask yourself this question, if I had to use my red dot pistol from this seated position could I conduct that task. This should be a skill that every Law Enforcement officer possesses and should be incorporated in their law enforcement firearms training programs.


At War HOGG Tactical, we use our real-world experience combined with a building-block methodology of instruction. Remember, you always want to get to your feet as quickly as possible when the situation allows. Standing gives you mobility options, and you are not stuck in one place trying to engage a threat. Try to always treat the flat range like the real world when you train.


Shooting A Pistol From A Seated Position

This pistol shooting drill is very simple to set up and requires you to have a seat at the range. I personally use a folding chair just to save space.


To start, I recommend drawing from the strong-side holster to build a solid foundation. This can be tricky depending on the chair you’re sitting in. In some chairs, the butt of the pistol may make contact with or get caught on part of the chair. If that happens, a slight body shift to the side or forward can fix the issue.

 

I also like to carry strong-side in a vehicle. This allows me to start my draw from the holster while removing my seatbelt at nearly the same time, without worrying about the belt interfering.

 

Pistol Shooting Drill

As you start to master the strong-side draw, you can look at drawing from concealment in the appendix position. Be aware: the appendix position increases the chance of flagging your legs. With dry-fire practice, proper holster placement, and good trigger-finger discipline, it can be done safely.

 

Stability in the Seated Position

You will find that shooting a pistol from a seated position is a pretty stable platform. Instead of your feet as the base, your butt in the seat is your base. It is very easy to manage recoil in this position as long as you have a good, solid grip on the pistol.

 

If possible, don’t remain seated—get to your feet quickly to restore mobility. Sometimes, such as at a restaurant with your back to the wall or a table in front, standing may not be possible. Start observing your seating choices in daily life and ask yourself: Can I get out of this seat quickly to regain mobility?

 

Shooting at a 45 or 90-degree angle

Sometimes the threat won’t be straight ahead. In these cases, I like to use my feet to help pivot in the seat. This also translates directly into vehicle tactics training.

 

Depending on which side the threat is on, use the opposite foot to assist in the pivot. This builds a stable base and keeps your firing platform strong. Just be mindful of foot placement so you’re not flagging yourself during the draw sequence.

 

Reholstering

In my opinion, there’s no rush to reholster. You may still be seated, or you may have already stood up. Either way, when it’s time to reholster:

 

Look at your holster.

Reverse your draw sequence, ensuring your finger is off the trigger.

Place your thumb on the rear of the slide as you reholster to ensure the gun doesn’t get bumped out of battery.

The situation will determine the appropriate time to reholster your pistol.

The video will explain and show the technique and you can see a practical demonstration of this red dot pistol shooting drill. The key is to put the dry fire time in this technique so during the process of drawing your pistol from the holster you are not violating any of the 4 rules of firearms safety.


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