Editing Dual wield (section)

{{Short description|Technique of using two weapons, one in each hand, for training or combat}}
[[File:Mongolian Armed Forces 100711-A-CE583-114.jpg|thumb|250px|Mongolian soldiers dual wielding knives during skills display]]
'''Dual wielding''' or '''Macedonian shooting'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parmeniov |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Fire your pistols in 'Macedonian style'! |url=https://history.mk/fire-your-pistols-in-macedonian-style/ |access-date=March 18, 2025 |website=History.mk |language=en-US}}</ref> is the technique of using two [[weapon]]s, one in each hand, for [[training]] or [[combat]]. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in [[war]] are limited, there are numerous [[Martial arts#Variation and scope|weapon-based martial arts]] that involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a [[companion weapon]] is sometimes employed in [[European martial arts]] and fencing, such as a [[parrying dagger]]. [[Miyamoto Musashi]], a [[Japan]]ese swordsman and ''[[ronin]]'', was said to have conceived of the idea of a particular style of swordsmanship involving the use of two swords.

In terms of [[firearm]]s, especially [[handgun]]s, dual wielding is generally denounced by firearm enthusiasts due to its impracticality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlN_4MMTdPs|title = Why Dual Wielding Doesn't Work in Real Life|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Though using two handguns at the same time confers an advantage by allowing more ready ammunition, it is rarely done due to other aspects of weapons handling. 

Dual wielding, both with melee and ranged weapons, has been popularized by fictional works ([[film]], [[television]], and [[video games]]).