Shooting from a seated position has a lot in common with shooting from my freestyle or standing position. When I am shooting in a standing position, one of the most important things I do to control recoil is have my upper torso slightly in front of my hips.

The same is true when I am in a seated position. But when I am in a seated position my legs are out of the equation. Control of recoil is all done with upper body position. So, I still put my torso slightly in front of my hips to control the recoil of the firearm. 

The next element we want to talk about is when you have to shoot in a seated position with an obstacle in front of you. Whether it’s a barricade, or in competition shooting in IDPA, you have no shoots. And I want to use the same technique seated that I do while I am standing. 

If I am standing and have to shoot around an obstacle, the last thing I want to do is bend at the waist. That reduces my accuracy and recoil control. And it is super amplified if I am in the seated position. 

In standing, I move over and I keep everything upright, sights, head everything, and I can deliver quick accurate controlled shots that way. 

In the seated position, it’s going to be the same technique. I am going to roll on my butt so my upper body stays straight up and down for either side. 

The final element we want to add to this is drawing from the seated position. The good news is that I don’t have to change my draw stroke that I use from a standing position in the seated position. 

But there are one or two things you have to be aware of in order to do it safely. 

In the seated position most people like to sit with their legs somewhat apart. The problem there is that if I draw, I will actually sweep my leg with the muzzle. 

So, the first thing I do when I get in a seated position is I make sure that my strong side leg is tucked away from the gun. Now when I do my draw stroke, I don’t have to worry about the muzzle sweeping my leg. 

Once I am on target, I can bring that right leg back to give me a little bit more stability. 

If you’re like me, you spend a good deal of the day in a seated position. Learning how to shoot and draw safely from a seated position is a valuable technique. 

You can practice any of these techniques at home in dry fire. Make sure the ammunition is in a separate part of the house. Double check that your firearm is unloaded then practice, practice. 

Once you feel comfortable with this technique, take it to the range. And next time you see me, let me know how it goes.