Stong Hand, empty or not

[SuperiorDG]

This is something I do all the time. When I have something in my strong side hand I will move it to my weak side hand. I do this just in case I have a situation where I need to go to my gun. I've heard that under a body alarm response we tend to hold anything in our hands tighter so to prevent this reaction I keep my strong side hand empty. How many of you ever think about this? Is it something anybody else does?

[Ronin13]

I always do this- plus force of habit since in the Army you had to keep your right hand open (if possible) for saluting.

[zteknik]

I always do this- plus force of habit since in the Army you had to keep your right hand open (if possible) for saluting.

Exactly!!
The brass look at you funny when your shifting between hands to salute!!

[Sawin]

Yes, this has absolutely crossed my mind, and has become habit over the past several years. Especially when I'm walking, or in an area I'm unfamiliar with. Even at work or church, there is rarely anything ever in my right hand for any length of time. Maybe a cup of coffee every once in a while, but usually they're both free.

[Monky]

Right hand is typically clear.. I'll carry 8 bags of groceries with my left arm dragging.. but my right will be clear

[SuperiorDG]

Good to hear I'm not the only one who thinks about this kind of stuff.

[Wulf202]

now start using a fork and drinking glass with your off hand.

[SuperiorDG]

now start using a fork and drinking glass with your off hand.

I'm lucky, I am left handed and shoot right.

[Whistler]

Never thought about it but noticed it's automatic now that you've mentioned it.

[Wulf202]

I'm lucky, I am left handed and shoot right.

ambidextrous myself, right eye dominant.