Can't shoot with both eyes open

I only open both eyes when shooting really far like 100-200 yards.I have to see the target yet aim high,so the gun itself covers my target,so I have to open both eyes.I close my left eye normally though,since the top of my front sight is below my target.
 
I used to tightly shut my left eye when I shot; then I came down with Bell's palsy and lost the ability to tightly shut just one eye for any length of time, so learning to shoot with both eyes open came arose out of necessity, not choice. That said, my ability to locate, identify and aim at the target improved markedly, and my accuracy didn't suffer a bit.

That said, I'd gladly trade all of that for never having had Bell's palsy - my recovery was only partial and I still have numerous lingering effects which will probably never go away.
 
You can buy an inexpensive flip down semi opaque shield that will clip to your glasses that covers one eye. It let's light through so you don't get the eyestrain you do with completely blocking light to one eye. It is made of translucent white plastic. You can't see through it, but the blocked eye still gets light. Champions Choice Shooter Supply has them.
http://www.champchoice.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=blinder

Using a blinder like this will help you train yourself to keep the other eye open. Using a patch or black blinder that blocks light completly only causes undue eyestrain after a few minutes.
 
"when I try it with both eyes open I can focus on the sights but the target is more than blurry"

It's well established that shooting with both eyes open and concentrating on the sight picture with the correct eye is best, expecially for long shooting sessions. We all develop habits early and most are bad, aiming squint-eyed is one. But, like all other habits, it can be changed. It takes mental discipline, concentration and practice. Same as grip, trigger squeeze, maintaining target fixation during recovery, etc.
 
Glad to see this inquiry is still getting some interest, and some great responses. As they say, practice makes perfect. For the past two weeks or so I have been taking the gun out and dry firing (against snap caps). I don't have a holster yet, so I have been practicing picking up the gun and getting a sight picture quickly. It is still taking me a while to acquire the sight picture but it is getting much better with time. I have to stop myself from closing the one eye ensuring I am picking up the right double-image because I think that is just delaying the training. Nevertheless I think it is working!

Regards,
Stuart
 
I have double (stacked) vision due to optic nerve damage in my left eye, but I still use it to acquire game on the move, especially with higher power scopes. I'm also at the age where I need a peep sight. So I have one that will stick to my glasses.
 
Practice is the key here. Don't try to force yourself. As Brian Enos said, just let it happen. If you're relaxed enough it will. When it does you'll be amazed at how easy and natural it is.
 
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