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I actually test drove a 4runner and remember it being a bit tight in the drivers seat. I think it had more of a bucket style seat as well- which makes it tighter.

Do you have a dedicated car rig? I never really gave it much thought, even on long trips. I'm fortunate that my gun doesn't bother me in my (or the wife's) vehicle.

The Annoyed Man wrote: The problem isn't so much drawing left-handed, it's being able to access a gun that is pressed up against the inside of the door. There's not enough room to access it effectively.

Tam- What are you driving? When seated in my truck there is at least 6" between my gun and the door... and in my wife's car there is still sufficient room to get a full firing grip with a very light lean to the front right. (and I'm not too small.) Seems like the only problem when in the car is elbow clearing the back rest which is universal, not a R or L issue.

Be honest, are you driving a Prius or a Smartcar???

This isn't lefty specific but watch those Church ladies and family gatherings... you need to preemptively go low with your strong side - when giving or receiving hugs! It took 17 years for me to let my guard down (happened about a month ago) and got "made" in a hug!

It was my own father- I have been carrying for 17 years around him (daily for the 10yrs we worked together) and he just found out that I carry. His eyes got as big as saucers when he felt my gun.

He asked [only 1/2 joking] if he needed to make a rule about guns in his house... I responded [smiling but not joking] with- "not if you would like to continue to see your grandson and daughter-in-law.

Being lefty give you a few things to think through or address but it's not a handicap. In some regards I think it's an advantage.

Most non manual safety guns are very lefty friendly... I can't reach the mag release with my thumbs anyway so using my trigger finger is perfect.

A couple of things to watch for or watch out for, off the top of my head are 1911 safeties getting snicked off in the holster (not a huge deal but takes some getting used to, for avoidance )

1911 slide stop can be an issue- if you shoot with a real high grip, your trigger finger can bump the slidestop and cause a hold open mid mag. A wilson BP slidestop with material removed from the underside eliminated that issue for me.

The biggest one for me is to watch for IWB holster cant/height combos that allow the belt to depress the mag release button! I've had a few holsters show up that when I tried them on I heard the click of the mag release... glad I found those from the get go and returned them.

I actually see the car/truck as a non issue since you don't have the seatbelt buckle & latch to contend with. I carry about 7:30-8 o'clock so I'm behind the seatbelt and can comfortably draw from seated. Sure the angle is bad but at least I'll have a chance to shoot as I lean to center.

I'm sure I'll think of others tomorrow....

Welcome to the forum, fellow Southpaw!