Weird Question about shooting a Rifle or Shotgun

Hey All ~ I have a question… I have only gone shooting a couple of times but did have fun shooting at targets with a rifle and a shotgun my question is… I am right handed but chose to have the pacemaker implanted on my right side because I drive a LOT and didn't want the seatbelt irritating it and also I tend to sleep on my left but wouldn't you know since the surgery now I sleep a lot on the right too. Anyway is it possible to shoot a gun with the but on the opposite side? Someone told me you can't have the butt on the same side as the pacemaker. It's not like I would do it a lot but… Just wondered. Thanks

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Thanks Sunshine and Pookie

by stormynw - 2014-07-17 02:07:12

Thank you for your replies they answer my question. :)
Dami

You can switch sides

by SaraTB - 2014-07-17 08:07:03

General advice is to rest it on the non-pacemaker side because any recoil can be very painful and result in bruising. Unlikely to damage the actual device, but will damage you!
I occasionally use a .22 at a range and even with the minimal recoil, I use it on my opposite shoulder, which is awkward because my dominant eye is on the pacemaker side.

I'm right handed

by valley01 - 2014-07-17 09:07:57

but had to learn to shoot left handed because I am left-eye dominant. If you haven't had a ton of shooting experience in the past then it should be relatively easy to make the switch although it feels super awkward at first.

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by Tracey_E - 2014-07-17 10:07:11

You can shoot right handed, just don't rest the butt of the rifle/shotgun on your pm or leads. You could try a left handed gun. You can't shoot most right handed shotguns left handed because it'll eject the shell on you. Rifles are more likely to be ambidextrous. Maybe give pistols a try, then it won't be an issue.

(my husband is a leftie and avid shooter. I'm right handed and can only play with some of his toys)

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