I have a question about shooting that I think you could answer.

[rockymountaindem]

I have never shot a firearm before, but I've been thinking about taking it up. There are two things standing in my way. 1) I'm in college (in Canada) and I can't just go out and buy a gun to keep in my dorm.

Secondly, I have interesting vision problems. Vision out of my left eye is better than perfect, but out of my right eye it's not so good. If I close my left eye I can't see very much beyond my face (let's say a couple of yards).

The thing is that I'm also right handed, so I'd shoulder a rifle on my right side and pull the trigger with my right hand. So my question is...

How would I see/aim with this predicament? Do you keep both eyes open or would I have to close the left one, in which case I wouldn't be able to see beyond the barrel. Would I need a pair of shooting glasses? A monocle? Could I learn to shoot left handed?

What do you suggest?

[Wickerman]

1. Locking, please repost in the Outdoor Life Group

We try to keep this forum reserved for Right to Keep and Bear Arms or otherwise 2nd Amendment issues.

Your question will fit in nicely in the Outdoor Life Group:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=271

Thanks!

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