How To Shoot A Gun With Both Eyes Open with Navy SEAL "Coch"

Published on January 2, 2021
Duration: 1:18

This guide details the technique for shooting with both eyes open, as demonstrated by Navy SEAL "Coch" on Tactical Hyve. It emphasizes the importance of this skill for situational awareness in high-stress environments. The method involves using your thumb as a temporary sight and learning to resolve 'ghost images' to achieve a clear sight picture with both eyes open, leading to faster target acquisition.

Quick Summary

Learn to shoot with both eyes open from Navy SEAL "Coch" on Tactical Hyve. This technique enhances situational awareness by keeping peripheral vision intact, crucial for high-stress scenarios. It involves using your thumb as a temporary sight and training your brain to resolve 'ghost images' for faster target acquisition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Two-Eyes-Open Shooting
  2. 00:18Combat and Stress Considerations
  3. 00:31The Squint Technique
  4. 00:51Progression to Full Open Eyes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary benefit of shooting with both eyes open?

Shooting with both eyes open significantly enhances situational awareness by maintaining peripheral vision. This is crucial in high-stress or combat situations where understanding your surroundings is as important as accurate shooting.

How can beginners transition to shooting with both eyes open?

A common technique is to use your thumb as a temporary front sight. Initially, you might squint your non-dominant eye to focus on the dominant eye's sight picture, gradually training your brain to resolve the correct image.

Why is shooting with both eyes open important for law enforcement and military?

The FBI notes that under stress, shooters naturally tend to keep both eyes open. Training this way ensures that performance aligns with real-world combat conditions, improving effectiveness and reaction time.

What is the 'ghost image' when shooting with both eyes open?

'Ghost images' are the slightly misaligned or blurred sight pictures from the non-dominant eye. With practice, the brain learns to prioritize the clear image from the dominant eye while still benefiting from peripheral input.

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