Long-guns are easier to shoot than pistols. When holding a rifle or shotgun, the shooter has multiple points of contact while a pistol only has one. This is a double-edged sword, in that a long-gun can be cumbersome in tight spaces where a pistol can be more dynamic and nimble. Maximizing your pistol skills takes effort and practice. Limit yourself to one hand and things get exponentially more difficult.
One-handed shooting is a technique that’s seldom practiced but is
