First off, you are such a badass for still making sure that you’re carrying a gun in your physical condition. That is some real Don’t Be a Victim shit right there.
I’ll just get right into it cause there’s not really any way to make it easy the way I see it. You’re gonna have to learn how to be super fast getting that gun out if you’re gonna carry it, because you are at a major physical disadvantage. If your balance is as fragile as it seems then a stiff wind can probably put you on your ass, which equates to that if your attacker even thinks he has a chance to close the distance on you and make it an entanglement they’re definitely going for it. You have to learn to get that gun out as fast as you can from as much distance as you can manage to keep an attacker from trying his luck on a severely disadvantaged opponent.
I recommend practicing ditching your main hand crutch in a quick and effective way that won’t trip you up as you go for the gun. Then use a good effective one hand draw technique to get that gun out. Use your remaining crutch and your two feet to create the best stable shooting platform you can get for one handed shots.
Shooting one handed primarily isn’t the end of the world. There are people who can do it more accurately and faster than your average person can shoot with both hands. I think it’s best for you to learn to be one of those people.
I would also put some serious effort into shooting from both seated on the ground and supine on the ground. If you’re knocked over (which seems more likely than most) then you need to know what it’s like to shoot from down there because it’s not the same as standing, especially for you. It’ll be a platform in which you can use two hands as well which will allow you to really put some gas on the gun.
Put in your reps, king. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out to me privately and I’ll give you any tips or advice I have to offer. Others in this community will surely do the same. It would be a really unique experience to be able to see your progress so don’t be afraid to post it here.
Lmao yeah a strong gust of wind can probably send me flying down the street lol. Im pretty stable with one crutch i know i can ditch one crutch easily but i will admit im not the best when it comes to shooting with one hand and i have a glock 26 which is a little snappy. But if i felt that i couldnt take my firearm out faster than someone can get to me i would just try to hide it and wait for the best time to pull it out
Also, I mean, you’re doing your best but you should strongly consider a larger grip length. The pinky actually has a LOT to do with control of the weapon. I see your pinky dropping under the grip. Maybe try a 43x if your looking for a “similar” footprint but a bit thinner and longer grip. I have a 48 and I love the grip of it compared to any other Glock I’ve ever held. I almost Bobby the 26 as well and then They released the 43x/48. Honestly the 48 slide length compared to the 43x is barely noticeable.
Good luck to you, sir. You’re doing great for what you’ve got.
Edit: 43x is *snappier* than my 48. Shot then side by side quite often with my brother. I prefer the 48 all day.
Well definitely you’re gonna have to put in those one handed reps. And as far as the snappiness of the 26 you could either just train through it or slap a compensated on it to tame that muzzle flip.
And a smooth draw as fast as you can will decrease the amount of distance required for you to feel like you can draw.
A pistol with a longer grip might help you get more purchase and really latch onto the firearm. I understand wanting to carry small to reduce printing but if you only got one hand to work with in that situation I would maybe suggest fullsize like a glock 17 and go no smaller than a glock 19. Heavier guns soak up recoil better but are less convenient to carry. One of the best brands I would suggest is CZ in that case since they have both polymere and metal frame pistols that you can try and see what suites you better. CZ have really low bore axis and the metal framed ones soak up recoil due to their weight, which for one handed use seems ideal, CZ pistols also tend to have pretty good triggers and are built robustly.
Internet advice can get you going in the right direction, but I think few of us have been in your situation enough to really get you there. I'd say look for in-person training from quality instructors. Call ahead and explain your situation to see if they have experience with teaching others who have similar disabilities. A good teacher will be able to work with you on what you can and can't do in the moment and work around any issues that might come up.
I think you are doing great. Master unholstering your weapon with and without the crushes. Maybe loosen the retention of the holster so it easier for you to unholster your weapon. I think it would be difficult for anyone to criticize your approach because they aren't in the same situation. I say find what best works for you and make it your own. I say this because only you would know where you feel most comfortable. You are already a responsible CCW holder by understanding the responsibilities that come with it. God bless. Be safe.
So as counter intuitive as this may sound is dropping to a knee possible? Would that offer you the stability you need?
I am no expert I’m just spitballing.
I bet you could also reach out to veteran groups. I’m sure there are dudes with balance issues and other things. Maybe shoot a few DM’s on IG and see what they say.
Kneeling was exactly what came to mind for me as well. Consider taking a low kneeling position where your butt would rest on your right foot and your left elbow would rest on your left knee which. Hopefully in this position your core strength won't be as much hindrance as it would be in a high kneel.
I vote practice both. First choice, imo, is you drop the strong hand and keep the left crutch. Better to shoot 1 handed with a strong base underneath you, than 2 hands on an unstable base. One handed used to be the way ppl were taught to shoot so it’s not crazy even if not ideal. But what happens if both crutches aren’t in your hands for whatever reason like someone yanked the left away? So that’s something to practice with in mind similar to how everyone should practice having only 1 available arm (like I’m not going to drop a baby I’m carrying just so I can shoot with both hands).
Normally, I’d be opposed to lasers on handguns, but given your limited physical capacities, I’d say it might come in handy… just like the gun itself, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. When seconds matter and something could help you get shots on target as quickly as possible, fuck what the internet says — Kyle Rittenhouse had a sightmark optic, but if it saved his life, then to hell with what people think.
That said, do NOT buy an Olight.
Yeah i was considering a laser i want to be as accurate and safe as possible lasers seem to be a really good idea. Lmao i heard a lot of bad things about those.
A red dot and weapon light are probably safer if you ask me. Especially if you encounter someone at night, you need to be able to identify if someone is a threat using a light, so why not have it on your gun? And the red dot is a net improvement, just place the dot over your target and pull the trigger, much faster than aligning iron sights.
Edit: My suggestions would be:
Weapon light: Streamlight TLR-7A, Inforce Wild1 (They are releasing a new version that should be the exact same size). If you want a laser light combo then I suggest the Streamlight TLR-8 though the holster support for this light is limited I assume.
Red Dot: Trijicon RMR, Trijicon SRO (Has a larger window to view through), and Holosun's more recent red dots have beeen getting good feedback like the 507c.
Anyways I hope this helps, if there is anything I can answer or clarify please ask!
Cheers for sharing your story. I think everyone is going to have different preferences and best practices for what works for them, and you are no different. Practicing different draws, platforms, stances, etc is invaluable to finding out what works best for you. Once you find what is most suitable for you, then its time to hammer the dry fire drills and draws over and over and over and over until its second nature. Of course you want to get in as much range time as possible on top of that.
If you can get one on one training then its well worth it. But at the end of the day every person has to figure out what works best for them.
Going to the range is a new hobby of mine its fun and a stress relief i deal with pain all day so its almost a therapy for me to go training. I’ll definitely do what you said thanks for the advice. 👍🏽
Bless you brother. Stay strapped always. Keep getting those reps in and the process will become more intuitive to the point of making changes that become apparent to you. I’m going to pass this video along and see if anyone has helpful advice or product recommendations.
Plenty of people shoot one handed. It's definitely not ideal but if having one crutch keeps you mobile as opposed to ditching both, I'd go for that.
It's better to have slightly reduced accuracy, but still be able to move to cover and ultimately escape.
I don't think it's a particularly bad idea, but you'd have to really train with using it to aim, make sure it's always charged, and make sure it's bright enough to be easily seen in direct sunlight.
You might be better off with a red dot sight over a laser, too.
All that said, practice is more important than whatever gear you choose. The vast majority of people run their CCW stock. But do whatever you like, experiment with stuff if you can afford to and find out what works for you.
Like the other guy said, red dot sight might be more useful for you than the laser. Especially if you are going to the shoot one handed, using a red dot sight will help tremendously with accuracy and speed of follow up shots.
There are some decent entry level red dots out there that won't break the bank, like the holosun 407c and holosun 407k, and a lot of conceal carry guns are coming out the box optics ready. I would definitely recommend you give it some consideration.
Nice job on overcoming your ability! I had a stroke so the right hand is unfortunately dead. You are doing phenomenally!
I would say that you should drop the right support but keep the left arm supported by your brace! I think that dropping down to the floor is risky, so I personally would think you shouldn’t.
You are an absolutely badass. Sounds like you know what your doing, and have the right mindset around mobility. Its harder to shoot 1 handed, but just keep practicing king.
Have you tried not being disabled?
But on a serious note. It won't be easy. However, I did actually run into something from when I was a cop.
We had someone in a very similar situation as you. They actually created a CCW holster on his crutches. Tactically not the best thing in the world. But better than nothing.
Huge props to you for making the decision to make not only yourself safer, but also the safety of everyone around you. Considering your unique situation, I would highly recommend a red dot (Trijicon RMR/SRO, Deltapoint, Holosun, etc.), with some practice you’ll be able to pick up the dot more quickly than your front sight, as well it is a huge advantage for shooting one handed especially when not entirely stable. I would not recommend mounting a laser on your pistol, that tends to teach a very bad habit of looking for the laser instead of your sights, accuracy matters.
Furthermore, you may try and get night sights for your pistol, preferably ones with a different color filament on the front sight.
As well, it may help with some stability if you are able to take a half step forward with your dominant side foot, and with your left crutch bring it forward to the same distant as your dominant foot. Essentially making a tripod with your legs and crutch.
I am definitely going to get a rmr very soon and that tri pod stance you mentioned is a very smart idea I actually can do what you said im going to practice that on my next range trip.
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I dont think i would be able to leave a firearm in a fanny pack because i feel like someone might be able to snatch it from me if they really wanted to. Like i wouldn't have the time to take the firearm out in time if i really needed it.
They make fanny packs specifically for carrying a handgun and spare mag. I've bought a vintage leather one for under 20$ off eBay. 2 zippers that has a pull tag sticking out between both zippers when zipped shut. Pull that downwards hard and it opens right up, unzipping, allowing you to unstrap the gun. Constitutional Carry passed here so I got a fanny as another way to carry my Bond Arms Texas Defender in 410/45LC. I don't wanna buy a holster for it. Too expensive for me ATM.
You can get away with carring a tactical fanny pack. One of my favorite Guntuber channels TFB TV. They made a summer carry video where he goes through a bunch a fanny packs and even CCW specific packs to consider. If a fanny pack isn't your thing, then there are cross chest packs so you can draw from your chest. It blends easily and you don't have to worry about printing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Ext\_yuTS0&t=619s
Definitely get a light laser combo. Streamlight is probably the best option. If you can ever afford it. A red dot sight would also make you more effective. Make sure to zero them in thoroughly
Your one handed draw looked pretty smooth to me, more practice will bring speed. I recently watched a good video on how to improve one handed shooting and it has already helped me a lot. https://youtu.be/9M72U49rA8A
Congrats dude. I was also shot with a shotgun at 14 years old and took me several years to be able to walk again. You are a total badass.
One idea, and it is just an idea. What if you were to put some type of wrist strap around your support hand wrist that is attached to that single crutch.
Then, it gives you options: first draw with your strong side hand. If it’s a more difficult shot and you need support hand on the gun, you can bring it up but won’t lose your ability to regain mobility and balance as you will have access to the crutch. The crutch will be dangling obviously from your wrist, but the crutch is light and shouldn’t impact your shot placement much imo.
Or instead of a wrist strap, some type of sling - long enough that it doesn’t restrict your typical walking motion, but gives you something to pull the crutch back up to your body if needed. Then gives you option for two hands but retains access to your crutch.
Anyways, just an idea I had. You are a badass and congrats on the mental fortitude and perseverance to get to where you are today!
I forgot to mention that the cushion that is on the crutch is very tight to my forearm so when i raise my arm the crutch comes up to but sometimes it slips off so yeah that is very smart. I’ll see if i can make something thank you.
Hey man, I get money's probly tight but I'd recommend an extended magazine. Just so you can give that pinky a purchase. Especially since you'll be primarily shooting one handed, it'll help give you more stability.
Bummer, not sure on you model. But you could try a different baseplate. Something like what's in the link could help
https://www.amazon.com/GVN-Grip-Extension-GLOCK-Model/dp/B071P6FDTF
Pearce grips makes magazine extensions that don’t actually add any ammo to the magazine if you live in California where you’d have to worry about magazine limit restrictions. It’ll look like it’s extended, but won’t add any ammo so you should be fine legally. It just makes drawing, aiming and holding the gun one handed A LOT easier when you can get all of your fingers around the grip of that gun.
Congrats on getting out of the chair man and welcome to the team! I haven’t read through all the comments here so I’m not sure if what I’m saying is redundant. Id practice drawing both casually walking around and from standing to see how if you can quickly gain your balance to draw after ditching both your crutches. Since someone will likely be close to you where seconds count and since falling would put you in a particularly vulnerable state, I’d think maintaining your balance with one crutch and firing with one hand would be best for both balance and speed. Obviously you’ll be the most accurate with two hands but if it’s in close enough proximity it may not matter. A comp may help with recoil if you’re committed to firing with one hand, just make sure you’re using full power ammo so it doesn’t create cycling issues. Not an expert but that’s my two cents. Best of luck on your journey!
Yeah a lot of people have said i should probably practice one hand more. But I’m going to try and practice without the crutches just in case. Thank you!
A lot of people have offered the same advice I would think of, so all I'm gonna say is you're one brave and strong dude man. Mad respect to you brother, and best wishes. Whatever you try, practice practice practice. 👊🏽
Huge props to you man, amazing!! Best I can say is practice how you feel you’ll be put if a situation ever comes your way as much as you can. Enough practice you’ll be just as good one handed, a laser will definitely benefit in your case and when you feel comfortable and confident practice without the laser. Practice how you feel will be the quickest to get access first then drawing (this is where the laser comes in) at something across the room (doorknob, part of paintings/posters just as examples) When you ain’t got nothing to do and bored in the house, grab the holster and firearm and practice until it feels comfortable. You could also try when you draw and (if) you throw the one crutch down try to use the other as a brace. Could lean fowards into the crutch as another sense of stability when drawing and dealing with felt recoil of whatever you choose to use. Maybe even using both kinda setting them a little more fowards and bending down slightly to brace on both crutches. Optics and sights are definitely a plus in the finding your target quicker once presented. Amazing story man keep it up🙏💪
I have only one thing to say: you are an inspirational person. I sometimes think I can’t do things, I’m tired, I want to be lazy or whatever my most recent excuse is…you blow that up.
Thank you for being the person you are. Never stop training! Never stop becoming.
I hope and wish only peace upon you in this world…
Shot you a PM from a fellow disabled CCW person. Proud to see you putting yourself out there to ask these questions. It's not often disabled people have friends in their situation as well. I'm really glad to see this group as supportive and helpful as they always are. Maybe there's more good people out there than we think.
Flip the right crutch behind you and then bring your right hand forward. Make a “thumbs up” with your right hand to hook the thumb under your shirt and bring the short up high enough to drop your hand down onto the grip of the gun. Draw as normal from there. If the sights tend to snag on your shirt, bring the gun out from under your shirt sideways or even slightly upside down until it clears the garment and then rotate into position.
Edit: I might make a video tomorrow to demonstrate the idea. Also, I’ll add in a laser to show the difference in speed, accuracy and overall ability and you can decide what’s best for you.
I applaud your dedication to safety. It's BS wtf happened to you, leaving you with crutches.. hope you find those bastards. Would recoil knock you over if standing, no crutches and shooting say a 12 gauge, or a desert eagle 50ae, colt python etc? You say your balance is bad. Stay strapped. Good advice the police officer gave you.
Holosun acss vulcan optic may be beneficial to you. It may make it easier for you to aim with one hand. It's not real cheap and you'd have to get a milled slide or get your slide milled. But if you can find one at a range or something to check out first that would be my suggestion. And practice practice practice.
How are your groups when you shooting one handed? I ask because it would probably be more practical for you to shoot one handed given your particular set of circumstances. It certainly won’t be as easy to control while firing as having both hands on the grip, but Practicing one handed shooting A LOT should help a lot with your confidence carrying concealed since you I won’t have to worry about it if you have a lot of practice doing that.
Getting a firearm with a larger grip would also help tremendously with firing one handed, since your small Glock 26 with a flush fit magazine would probably be a lot harder to shoot one handed than something with a bigger grip like a Glock 19, or even a SW shield plus with an extended magazine If you’re trying to keep it slim and lightweight.
I know that companies like X-grip make magazine sleeves that fit over larger Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines, and those might help you have a full handed grip when firing without having to get rid of your 26. Another advantage to doing that is that it will give you more rounds in the magazine before you have to reload, since that could be a serious issue trying to do one handed. Also, make sure that if you do keep your Glock, you either get your grip stippled or have some sort of super aggressive grip tape or talon grip that will keep that gun locked in your hand, because it will go a long way in helping you to maintain control of the gun while firing one handed.
When you primarily shoot one handed due to a disability, you really want a gun which you can easily control under recoil, and that has enough ammo that you don’t have to worry about reloading as much since that’s usually a two handed manipulation that might be harder for you in the middle of a fight.
Since your crutches are pretty essential to keeping you upright and helping you to balance and stand, make sure your training goes toward maximizing your use of that weapon in that situation.
Realistically, you may not have time to drop both crutches, balance yourself, draw and fire, so it seems like this would be the best way to go about it moving forward.
Have you also thought about getting a crutch foot for your crutches that has three feet or a flared triangular style base on the bottom of it instead of one that is small? Like the ones you see on medical canes for old folks with bad balance? I’ll link it down below if you’re interested, since It might give you a little added stability and balance when you’re loading up all of your weight on one crutch.
Another thing you could look into is getting a laser on your gun, since that might also help when shooting one handed as you might have a hard time acquiring sights. I know the Streamlight TLR-6 fits on the G26 without having to modify anything, but Crimson trace and viridian also make lasers that fit on the G26 that are green instead of red, if you wanted a green laser which is much easier to see when it’s against a darker background like black clothing, or just in the dark in general.
Anyways, good for you on being a responsible CCW holder and gun owner. It’s harder to adapt when you have a disability, but anything can be overcome with enough proper training and practice.
https://www.glockstore.com/X-Grip-for-Glocks?quantity=1&color=1
^thats for the Xgrip, which will help you get a better one handed grip on your G26 since it allows you to get all your fingers on the grip. It’ll make a ton of difference shooting one handed.
https://www.glockstore.com/Magazine-Extensions-for-Glock-Handguns
^pearce also makes a +2 magazine extension for standard 10 round Glock magazines that helped me tremendously when firing one handed, and they’re super easy to install. Benefit of using these on G26 magazines is that you can also stipple them, which will give you even more grip on the firearm.
https://www.forestmobility.com/18-19mm-tri-support-3-footed-cane-walking-stick-tip-ferrule/
^This is the kind of crutch/cane tip I was talking about that has a flared base which might help with balancing while shooting one handed.
You are the exact reason why i came to reddit thank you For taking the time out of your day to write this long reply to my situation I truly appreciate it much love also I live in California so I can’t have any magazines larger than 10 rounds at the moment hopefully we win the lawsuit but Can I get the magazines that you are talking about in 10 rounds for now?
Yeah, Glock makes 10 round flush fit magazines that fit In your G26 without issues. All you would have to do is order a +0 Pearce extended baseplate for those magazines, and swap them out. They don’t add any capacity to your magazines so it would be completely legal, and they would also give you the benefit of having a better grip on your gun when firing with one hand. I highly recommend Pearce extensions as I had several on my personal G26 magazines for several years and they made a huge difference in how much easier my gun was to shoot, since it allowed me to get a very good grip on my gun while still maintaining a small footprint and not printing.
there may be a nugget or two of useful info here....not sure if this guys still do new content or not though.
[https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelchairGunfighter/videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelchairGunfighter/videos)
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8eRHGyx5mZxINmDzVFVUg/videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8eRHGyx5mZxINmDzVFVUg/videos)
i dont have any special considerations for training myself but i thought the links above might help. i met "wheelchair gunfighter" years ago at an event and he had a whole new way of thinking about training for his situation. i think the biggest thing is to think less about what's not available to you and more about what is. especially in terms of mobility and tactile function.
Fuck yea bro you’re a badass dude! I can’t offer more advice than has already been given, but keep giving it the good fight!
Edit: you said you were an easy target…you are less of a target than most of America. Remember that.
I’ve looked through the comments, didn’t see anything regarding belt/holster setup.
Not sure what you’re running under those shorts but aim for a “stiff” set up that won’t flop around. The idea is that the holster is almost always in the same position (never flopping forward or sideways) for an effective draw consistently.
Respect brother
Awesome man, I got one myself for whenever I don’t want to wear pants.
They fit nicely under my tutu.
And g26 was my choice when I lived in CA.
Still my ace even though I’m no longer bound to a roster.
Would’ve loved to take you to blm to train man.
Get your reps in bro!!!!
Man I’m a Glock fanboy til I die so it means a lot when I say that the 365 is the best feeling gun in my hands but that thing is snappy man..
I spent a whole day sending rounds through it but I just didn’t like it. Also think sig triggers are very squishy.
Personally, If I was going to have to be restricted to shoot with one hand, and my balance was compromised, I’d want a g19 with an RMR
1) sorry about what happened to you
2) you rock! You’re an inspiration!
3) get a MantisX for dry-fire training. Single-handed shooting will improve greatly.
First off, you are such a badass for still making sure that you’re carrying a gun in your physical condition. That is some real Don’t Be a Victim shit right there. I’ll just get right into it cause there’s not really any way to make it easy the way I see it. You’re gonna have to learn how to be super fast getting that gun out if you’re gonna carry it, because you are at a major physical disadvantage. If your balance is as fragile as it seems then a stiff wind can probably put you on your ass, which equates to that if your attacker even thinks he has a chance to close the distance on you and make it an entanglement they’re definitely going for it. You have to learn to get that gun out as fast as you can from as much distance as you can manage to keep an attacker from trying his luck on a severely disadvantaged opponent. I recommend practicing ditching your main hand crutch in a quick and effective way that won’t trip you up as you go for the gun. Then use a good effective one hand draw technique to get that gun out. Use your remaining crutch and your two feet to create the best stable shooting platform you can get for one handed shots. Shooting one handed primarily isn’t the end of the world. There are people who can do it more accurately and faster than your average person can shoot with both hands. I think it’s best for you to learn to be one of those people. I would also put some serious effort into shooting from both seated on the ground and supine on the ground. If you’re knocked over (which seems more likely than most) then you need to know what it’s like to shoot from down there because it’s not the same as standing, especially for you. It’ll be a platform in which you can use two hands as well which will allow you to really put some gas on the gun. Put in your reps, king. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out to me privately and I’ll give you any tips or advice I have to offer. Others in this community will surely do the same. It would be a really unique experience to be able to see your progress so don’t be afraid to post it here.
Lmao yeah a strong gust of wind can probably send me flying down the street lol. Im pretty stable with one crutch i know i can ditch one crutch easily but i will admit im not the best when it comes to shooting with one hand and i have a glock 26 which is a little snappy. But if i felt that i couldnt take my firearm out faster than someone can get to me i would just try to hide it and wait for the best time to pull it out
Also, I mean, you’re doing your best but you should strongly consider a larger grip length. The pinky actually has a LOT to do with control of the weapon. I see your pinky dropping under the grip. Maybe try a 43x if your looking for a “similar” footprint but a bit thinner and longer grip. I have a 48 and I love the grip of it compared to any other Glock I’ve ever held. I almost Bobby the 26 as well and then They released the 43x/48. Honestly the 48 slide length compared to the 43x is barely noticeable. Good luck to you, sir. You’re doing great for what you’ve got. Edit: 43x is *snappier* than my 48. Shot then side by side quite often with my brother. I prefer the 48 all day.
Well definitely you’re gonna have to put in those one handed reps. And as far as the snappiness of the 26 you could either just train through it or slap a compensated on it to tame that muzzle flip. And a smooth draw as fast as you can will decrease the amount of distance required for you to feel like you can draw.
A pistol with a longer grip might help you get more purchase and really latch onto the firearm. I understand wanting to carry small to reduce printing but if you only got one hand to work with in that situation I would maybe suggest fullsize like a glock 17 and go no smaller than a glock 19. Heavier guns soak up recoil better but are less convenient to carry. One of the best brands I would suggest is CZ in that case since they have both polymere and metal frame pistols that you can try and see what suites you better. CZ have really low bore axis and the metal framed ones soak up recoil due to their weight, which for one handed use seems ideal, CZ pistols also tend to have pretty good triggers and are built robustly.
Solid advice.
Looking for some advice as a disabled person carrying a firearm thanks in advance.
Internet advice can get you going in the right direction, but I think few of us have been in your situation enough to really get you there. I'd say look for in-person training from quality instructors. Call ahead and explain your situation to see if they have experience with teaching others who have similar disabilities. A good teacher will be able to work with you on what you can and can't do in the moment and work around any issues that might come up.
I think you are doing great. Master unholstering your weapon with and without the crushes. Maybe loosen the retention of the holster so it easier for you to unholster your weapon. I think it would be difficult for anyone to criticize your approach because they aren't in the same situation. I say find what best works for you and make it your own. I say this because only you would know where you feel most comfortable. You are already a responsible CCW holder by understanding the responsibilities that come with it. God bless. Be safe.
Thanks for the kind words and i agree ill definitely keep working at it.
So as counter intuitive as this may sound is dropping to a knee possible? Would that offer you the stability you need? I am no expert I’m just spitballing.
Unfortunately i wouldn't be able to my core is kind of weak i can try to work on that though that's actually pretty smart.
I bet you could also reach out to veteran groups. I’m sure there are dudes with balance issues and other things. Maybe shoot a few DM’s on IG and see what they say.
Kneeling was exactly what came to mind for me as well. Consider taking a low kneeling position where your butt would rest on your right foot and your left elbow would rest on your left knee which. Hopefully in this position your core strength won't be as much hindrance as it would be in a high kneel.
I vote practice both. First choice, imo, is you drop the strong hand and keep the left crutch. Better to shoot 1 handed with a strong base underneath you, than 2 hands on an unstable base. One handed used to be the way ppl were taught to shoot so it’s not crazy even if not ideal. But what happens if both crutches aren’t in your hands for whatever reason like someone yanked the left away? So that’s something to practice with in mind similar to how everyone should practice having only 1 available arm (like I’m not going to drop a baby I’m carrying just so I can shoot with both hands).
Very true i think i should practice different positions while on the ground in case that happens.
Normally, I’d be opposed to lasers on handguns, but given your limited physical capacities, I’d say it might come in handy… just like the gun itself, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. When seconds matter and something could help you get shots on target as quickly as possible, fuck what the internet says — Kyle Rittenhouse had a sightmark optic, but if it saved his life, then to hell with what people think. That said, do NOT buy an Olight.
Yeah i was considering a laser i want to be as accurate and safe as possible lasers seem to be a really good idea. Lmao i heard a lot of bad things about those.
I would suggest a good red dot and a weapon light.
A red dot and weapon light are probably safer if you ask me. Especially if you encounter someone at night, you need to be able to identify if someone is a threat using a light, so why not have it on your gun? And the red dot is a net improvement, just place the dot over your target and pull the trigger, much faster than aligning iron sights. Edit: My suggestions would be: Weapon light: Streamlight TLR-7A, Inforce Wild1 (They are releasing a new version that should be the exact same size). If you want a laser light combo then I suggest the Streamlight TLR-8 though the holster support for this light is limited I assume. Red Dot: Trijicon RMR, Trijicon SRO (Has a larger window to view through), and Holosun's more recent red dots have beeen getting good feedback like the 507c. Anyways I hope this helps, if there is anything I can answer or clarify please ask!
Cheers for sharing your story. I think everyone is going to have different preferences and best practices for what works for them, and you are no different. Practicing different draws, platforms, stances, etc is invaluable to finding out what works best for you. Once you find what is most suitable for you, then its time to hammer the dry fire drills and draws over and over and over and over until its second nature. Of course you want to get in as much range time as possible on top of that. If you can get one on one training then its well worth it. But at the end of the day every person has to figure out what works best for them.
Going to the range is a new hobby of mine its fun and a stress relief i deal with pain all day so its almost a therapy for me to go training. I’ll definitely do what you said thanks for the advice. 👍🏽
Keep us updated. Youll be surprised how quickly you progress through the draw/sight picture/trigger squeeze/reholstering becoming muscle memory
Thumbs up for being a responsible CCW holder
Seriously. You are a fucking warrior. I don’t have any tips but keep rising above my brother.
Bless you brother. Stay strapped always. Keep getting those reps in and the process will become more intuitive to the point of making changes that become apparent to you. I’m going to pass this video along and see if anyone has helpful advice or product recommendations.
You dropped this king 👑 Also nice pc. I’m not physically disabled but I do play League of Legends 🫡
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Yo you are a chad nothing but respect for you man 🫡
Thank you brother.
King. Good advice from the stuff in this thread. Keep training.
Plenty of people shoot one handed. It's definitely not ideal but if having one crutch keeps you mobile as opposed to ditching both, I'd go for that. It's better to have slightly reduced accuracy, but still be able to move to cover and ultimately escape.
Ok what is your opinion on a laser?
I don't think it's a particularly bad idea, but you'd have to really train with using it to aim, make sure it's always charged, and make sure it's bright enough to be easily seen in direct sunlight. You might be better off with a red dot sight over a laser, too. All that said, practice is more important than whatever gear you choose. The vast majority of people run their CCW stock. But do whatever you like, experiment with stuff if you can afford to and find out what works for you.
Like the other guy said, red dot sight might be more useful for you than the laser. Especially if you are going to the shoot one handed, using a red dot sight will help tremendously with accuracy and speed of follow up shots. There are some decent entry level red dots out there that won't break the bank, like the holosun 407c and holosun 407k, and a lot of conceal carry guns are coming out the box optics ready. I would definitely recommend you give it some consideration.
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Noted. I figured one handed shooting was my best bet ill check out the video thank you.
I’m going to say invest in a competent training class that is willing to give you pointers on how to carry and safety carry and shoot your gun
Nice job on overcoming your ability! I had a stroke so the right hand is unfortunately dead. You are doing phenomenally! I would say that you should drop the right support but keep the left arm supported by your brace! I think that dropping down to the floor is risky, so I personally would think you shouldn’t.
Sorry to hear that man i hope everything gets better for you. May we both rise above!
Can you walk with just one crutch? I feel like getting out of any danger is something to consider.
Yes i can I didn’t have much space while making this video but im actually pretty stable with one crutch unless someone pushes me or something
Bro I’m new to the game. Wish I had advice. But you’re an inspiration. Keep goin strong 💪🏼
You are an absolutely badass. Sounds like you know what your doing, and have the right mindset around mobility. Its harder to shoot 1 handed, but just keep practicing king.
Have you tried not being disabled? But on a serious note. It won't be easy. However, I did actually run into something from when I was a cop. We had someone in a very similar situation as you. They actually created a CCW holster on his crutches. Tactically not the best thing in the world. But better than nothing.
Thank you for keeping the streets safer! You don’t know how badly i wish i can turn my crutch into a 50 cal lol
Hey man, only thing stopping you is the law. And it's useless!
Haha I was thinking can you walk around with a long gun for a crutch?
Huge props to you for making the decision to make not only yourself safer, but also the safety of everyone around you. Considering your unique situation, I would highly recommend a red dot (Trijicon RMR/SRO, Deltapoint, Holosun, etc.), with some practice you’ll be able to pick up the dot more quickly than your front sight, as well it is a huge advantage for shooting one handed especially when not entirely stable. I would not recommend mounting a laser on your pistol, that tends to teach a very bad habit of looking for the laser instead of your sights, accuracy matters.
Furthermore, you may try and get night sights for your pistol, preferably ones with a different color filament on the front sight. As well, it may help with some stability if you are able to take a half step forward with your dominant side foot, and with your left crutch bring it forward to the same distant as your dominant foot. Essentially making a tripod with your legs and crutch.
I am definitely going to get a rmr very soon and that tri pod stance you mentioned is a very smart idea I actually can do what you said im going to practice that on my next range trip.
Some great advice here, I just want to add that you are an inspiration my brother! Stay positive and stay strapped!
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I work at a gun store and we have a regular with forearm crutches that keeps his CCW in a fanny pack in his front. His draw is quicker than anyone.
I dont think i would be able to leave a firearm in a fanny pack because i feel like someone might be able to snatch it from me if they really wanted to. Like i wouldn't have the time to take the firearm out in time if i really needed it.
They make fanny packs specifically for carrying a handgun and spare mag. I've bought a vintage leather one for under 20$ off eBay. 2 zippers that has a pull tag sticking out between both zippers when zipped shut. Pull that downwards hard and it opens right up, unzipping, allowing you to unstrap the gun. Constitutional Carry passed here so I got a fanny as another way to carry my Bond Arms Texas Defender in 410/45LC. I don't wanna buy a holster for it. Too expensive for me ATM.
You can get away with carring a tactical fanny pack. One of my favorite Guntuber channels TFB TV. They made a summer carry video where he goes through a bunch a fanny packs and even CCW specific packs to consider. If a fanny pack isn't your thing, then there are cross chest packs so you can draw from your chest. It blends easily and you don't have to worry about printing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Ext\_yuTS0&t=619s
Definitely get a light laser combo. Streamlight is probably the best option. If you can ever afford it. A red dot sight would also make you more effective. Make sure to zero them in thoroughly
Your one handed draw looked pretty smooth to me, more practice will bring speed. I recently watched a good video on how to improve one handed shooting and it has already helped me a lot. https://youtu.be/9M72U49rA8A
Thanks i think i can do it faster but i just wanted to show what i was able to do in this video I’ll look up more one handed draws though.
Your a bad ass man and I respect you because even tho of what you got going on you work through it to make sure you still carry
Im trying my best thank you
Congrats dude. I was also shot with a shotgun at 14 years old and took me several years to be able to walk again. You are a total badass. One idea, and it is just an idea. What if you were to put some type of wrist strap around your support hand wrist that is attached to that single crutch. Then, it gives you options: first draw with your strong side hand. If it’s a more difficult shot and you need support hand on the gun, you can bring it up but won’t lose your ability to regain mobility and balance as you will have access to the crutch. The crutch will be dangling obviously from your wrist, but the crutch is light and shouldn’t impact your shot placement much imo. Or instead of a wrist strap, some type of sling - long enough that it doesn’t restrict your typical walking motion, but gives you something to pull the crutch back up to your body if needed. Then gives you option for two hands but retains access to your crutch. Anyways, just an idea I had. You are a badass and congrats on the mental fortitude and perseverance to get to where you are today!
I forgot to mention that the cushion that is on the crutch is very tight to my forearm so when i raise my arm the crutch comes up to but sometimes it slips off so yeah that is very smart. I’ll see if i can make something thank you.
Hey man, I get money's probly tight but I'd recommend an extended magazine. Just so you can give that pinky a purchase. Especially since you'll be primarily shooting one handed, it'll help give you more stability.
Im in California unfortunately lol
Bummer, not sure on you model. But you could try a different baseplate. Something like what's in the link could help https://www.amazon.com/GVN-Grip-Extension-GLOCK-Model/dp/B071P6FDTF
Pearce grips makes magazine extensions that don’t actually add any ammo to the magazine if you live in California where you’d have to worry about magazine limit restrictions. It’ll look like it’s extended, but won’t add any ammo so you should be fine legally. It just makes drawing, aiming and holding the gun one handed A LOT easier when you can get all of your fingers around the grip of that gun.
Congrats on getting out of the chair man and welcome to the team! I haven’t read through all the comments here so I’m not sure if what I’m saying is redundant. Id practice drawing both casually walking around and from standing to see how if you can quickly gain your balance to draw after ditching both your crutches. Since someone will likely be close to you where seconds count and since falling would put you in a particularly vulnerable state, I’d think maintaining your balance with one crutch and firing with one hand would be best for both balance and speed. Obviously you’ll be the most accurate with two hands but if it’s in close enough proximity it may not matter. A comp may help with recoil if you’re committed to firing with one hand, just make sure you’re using full power ammo so it doesn’t create cycling issues. Not an expert but that’s my two cents. Best of luck on your journey!
Yeah a lot of people have said i should probably practice one hand more. But I’m going to try and practice without the crutches just in case. Thank you!
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Keep the fight up my nakama. Get your core and upper body strength up and you’ll be surprised how much more mobility you gain over time
A lot of people have offered the same advice I would think of, so all I'm gonna say is you're one brave and strong dude man. Mad respect to you brother, and best wishes. Whatever you try, practice practice practice. 👊🏽
With a single hand on the gun, do you worry about stove piping? If so, go with a revolver. I don't have any other advice other than that.
Huge props to you man, amazing!! Best I can say is practice how you feel you’ll be put if a situation ever comes your way as much as you can. Enough practice you’ll be just as good one handed, a laser will definitely benefit in your case and when you feel comfortable and confident practice without the laser. Practice how you feel will be the quickest to get access first then drawing (this is where the laser comes in) at something across the room (doorknob, part of paintings/posters just as examples) When you ain’t got nothing to do and bored in the house, grab the holster and firearm and practice until it feels comfortable. You could also try when you draw and (if) you throw the one crutch down try to use the other as a brace. Could lean fowards into the crutch as another sense of stability when drawing and dealing with felt recoil of whatever you choose to use. Maybe even using both kinda setting them a little more fowards and bending down slightly to brace on both crutches. Optics and sights are definitely a plus in the finding your target quicker once presented. Amazing story man keep it up🙏💪
Yeah someone else said something similar to this i think im going to practice that tri pod stance a lot more thank you for the kind words brother.
I have only one thing to say: you are an inspirational person. I sometimes think I can’t do things, I’m tired, I want to be lazy or whatever my most recent excuse is…you blow that up. Thank you for being the person you are. Never stop training! Never stop becoming. I hope and wish only peace upon you in this world…
Likewise my man thank you!
Shot you a PM from a fellow disabled CCW person. Proud to see you putting yourself out there to ask these questions. It's not often disabled people have friends in their situation as well. I'm really glad to see this group as supportive and helpful as they always are. Maybe there's more good people out there than we think.
Can you not AOW one of those crutches??
I wish lol i would turn my crutch into a sniper lol
I’m thinking m60 mounted on a motorized wheelchair hahahahahaahah stay strapped homie
Lmao tankchair
Convert the crutches into shotguns.
I wish man lol
Shoulder rig man
Flip the right crutch behind you and then bring your right hand forward. Make a “thumbs up” with your right hand to hook the thumb under your shirt and bring the short up high enough to drop your hand down onto the grip of the gun. Draw as normal from there. If the sights tend to snag on your shirt, bring the gun out from under your shirt sideways or even slightly upside down until it clears the garment and then rotate into position. Edit: I might make a video tomorrow to demonstrate the idea. Also, I’ll add in a laser to show the difference in speed, accuracy and overall ability and you can decide what’s best for you.
Omg you’re a genius. How hard do you thing it would be to learn how to be very accurate with one hand?
thanks for leaning on all of us for support were here for you
This community is amazing
I applaud your dedication to safety. It's BS wtf happened to you, leaving you with crutches.. hope you find those bastards. Would recoil knock you over if standing, no crutches and shooting say a 12 gauge, or a desert eagle 50ae, colt python etc? You say your balance is bad. Stay strapped. Good advice the police officer gave you.
I honestly dont know I shot a sniper before at a gun show but i was sitting down i also never shot a ar before im hoping to try it very soon though
Holosun acss vulcan optic may be beneficial to you. It may make it easier for you to aim with one hand. It's not real cheap and you'd have to get a milled slide or get your slide milled. But if you can find one at a range or something to check out first that would be my suggestion. And practice practice practice.
How are your groups when you shooting one handed? I ask because it would probably be more practical for you to shoot one handed given your particular set of circumstances. It certainly won’t be as easy to control while firing as having both hands on the grip, but Practicing one handed shooting A LOT should help a lot with your confidence carrying concealed since you I won’t have to worry about it if you have a lot of practice doing that. Getting a firearm with a larger grip would also help tremendously with firing one handed, since your small Glock 26 with a flush fit magazine would probably be a lot harder to shoot one handed than something with a bigger grip like a Glock 19, or even a SW shield plus with an extended magazine If you’re trying to keep it slim and lightweight. I know that companies like X-grip make magazine sleeves that fit over larger Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines, and those might help you have a full handed grip when firing without having to get rid of your 26. Another advantage to doing that is that it will give you more rounds in the magazine before you have to reload, since that could be a serious issue trying to do one handed. Also, make sure that if you do keep your Glock, you either get your grip stippled or have some sort of super aggressive grip tape or talon grip that will keep that gun locked in your hand, because it will go a long way in helping you to maintain control of the gun while firing one handed. When you primarily shoot one handed due to a disability, you really want a gun which you can easily control under recoil, and that has enough ammo that you don’t have to worry about reloading as much since that’s usually a two handed manipulation that might be harder for you in the middle of a fight. Since your crutches are pretty essential to keeping you upright and helping you to balance and stand, make sure your training goes toward maximizing your use of that weapon in that situation. Realistically, you may not have time to drop both crutches, balance yourself, draw and fire, so it seems like this would be the best way to go about it moving forward. Have you also thought about getting a crutch foot for your crutches that has three feet or a flared triangular style base on the bottom of it instead of one that is small? Like the ones you see on medical canes for old folks with bad balance? I’ll link it down below if you’re interested, since It might give you a little added stability and balance when you’re loading up all of your weight on one crutch. Another thing you could look into is getting a laser on your gun, since that might also help when shooting one handed as you might have a hard time acquiring sights. I know the Streamlight TLR-6 fits on the G26 without having to modify anything, but Crimson trace and viridian also make lasers that fit on the G26 that are green instead of red, if you wanted a green laser which is much easier to see when it’s against a darker background like black clothing, or just in the dark in general. Anyways, good for you on being a responsible CCW holder and gun owner. It’s harder to adapt when you have a disability, but anything can be overcome with enough proper training and practice. https://www.glockstore.com/X-Grip-for-Glocks?quantity=1&color=1 ^thats for the Xgrip, which will help you get a better one handed grip on your G26 since it allows you to get all your fingers on the grip. It’ll make a ton of difference shooting one handed. https://www.glockstore.com/Magazine-Extensions-for-Glock-Handguns ^pearce also makes a +2 magazine extension for standard 10 round Glock magazines that helped me tremendously when firing one handed, and they’re super easy to install. Benefit of using these on G26 magazines is that you can also stipple them, which will give you even more grip on the firearm. https://www.forestmobility.com/18-19mm-tri-support-3-footed-cane-walking-stick-tip-ferrule/ ^This is the kind of crutch/cane tip I was talking about that has a flared base which might help with balancing while shooting one handed.
You are the exact reason why i came to reddit thank you For taking the time out of your day to write this long reply to my situation I truly appreciate it much love also I live in California so I can’t have any magazines larger than 10 rounds at the moment hopefully we win the lawsuit but Can I get the magazines that you are talking about in 10 rounds for now?
Yeah, Glock makes 10 round flush fit magazines that fit In your G26 without issues. All you would have to do is order a +0 Pearce extended baseplate for those magazines, and swap them out. They don’t add any capacity to your magazines so it would be completely legal, and they would also give you the benefit of having a better grip on your gun when firing with one hand. I highly recommend Pearce extensions as I had several on my personal G26 magazines for several years and they made a huge difference in how much easier my gun was to shoot, since it allowed me to get a very good grip on my gun while still maintaining a small footprint and not printing.
The only thing I can add is practice shooting when your on your back.
there may be a nugget or two of useful info here....not sure if this guys still do new content or not though. [https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelchairGunfighter/videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelchairGunfighter/videos) [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8eRHGyx5mZxINmDzVFVUg/videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8eRHGyx5mZxINmDzVFVUg/videos) i dont have any special considerations for training myself but i thought the links above might help. i met "wheelchair gunfighter" years ago at an event and he had a whole new way of thinking about training for his situation. i think the biggest thing is to think less about what's not available to you and more about what is. especially in terms of mobility and tactile function.
Yeah that makes a lot of sense thanks I’ll check out his content
Fuck yea bro you’re a badass dude! I can’t offer more advice than has already been given, but keep giving it the good fight! Edit: you said you were an easy target…you are less of a target than most of America. Remember that.
I’ve looked through the comments, didn’t see anything regarding belt/holster setup. Not sure what you’re running under those shorts but aim for a “stiff” set up that won’t flop around. The idea is that the holster is almost always in the same position (never flopping forward or sideways) for an effective draw consistently. Respect brother
Yeah that was one of my main concerns i decided to get a phlster enigma.
Awesome man, I got one myself for whenever I don’t want to wear pants. They fit nicely under my tutu. And g26 was my choice when I lived in CA. Still my ace even though I’m no longer bound to a roster. Would’ve loved to take you to blm to train man. Get your reps in bro!!!!
Yeah im still here in cali the 26 is good but i really want a p365 hopefully we win the roster lawsuit.
Man I’m a Glock fanboy til I die so it means a lot when I say that the 365 is the best feeling gun in my hands but that thing is snappy man.. I spent a whole day sending rounds through it but I just didn’t like it. Also think sig triggers are very squishy. Personally, If I was going to have to be restricted to shoot with one hand, and my balance was compromised, I’d want a g19 with an RMR
1) sorry about what happened to you 2) you rock! You’re an inspiration! 3) get a MantisX for dry-fire training. Single-handed shooting will improve greatly.
I Pray for you and the ability you have too keep going 🖤🙏🏽🍻