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I used to shoot mainly left-handed, as I'm a leftie in most other things. But ramping up for the CHL, I started shooting right-handed a lot, as right-handed holsters are easier to find; plus, my weapon of choice (a 1911) is usually found in a right-handed configuration. My 1911s will eventually all have ambi safeties, but that's not here yet. Thus, I started shooting with my "weak" hand most of the time, and using my weaker eye (the right eye) as well.

I am now passing competant with that hand/eye and a .45. I scored a 246 with an inexpensive Rock Island .45, no modifications, on my CHL shooting portion. When I started practicing, I couldn't hit beans with my right hand and that gun.

I've since been running "CHL shooting portions" for myself at the local indoor range - 20 shots each at 3 and 7 yards, and 10 shots at 15 yards. Lather, rinse, and repeat (or just change out the target ) . Incidentally, that's also the drill I ran for myself pre-CHL. I've yet to score a perfect, I must admit (hit a bit of a plateau, I'm afraid), but it's worked; my right and left hands are now almost equal in shooting ability. Drop a gun in either hand, and it automatically aligns for the eye on the same side.

I'd highly recommend anyone to do the same. Work your weak hand until it's every bit as good as your strong. Even if you never have cause to need to shoot with that hand, it's quite a fun challenge for yourself.