page_title: Point shooting
hierarchical_section_title: Point shooting
caption_attribution_description: English: Drawing of two positions used for point shooting with a handgun, from side. Image taken from page 119 of Fleet Marine Force Reference Publication 12-80, "Kill or Get Killed" by Rex Applegate.
context_page_description: Point shooting—also known as target- or threat-focused shooting, instinctive aiming, instinctive firing, and instinctive shooting—is a method of shooting a firearm quickly and accurately that does not rely on the use of the sights in close quarter, life-threatening situations where there is the greatest chance of being killed. Close-quarters fighting makes it difficult to apply proper marksmanship techniques, which is why point shooting advocates a less sighting-based style of shooting.
  Point shooting is also a technique used by trained archers and marksmen to improve general accuracy when using a bow, crossbow, firearm, or other ranged weapon. By developing a feel for a given weapon such as a pistol, the shooter can become so accustomed to the weapon's weight and where it is aimed that they can remain relatively accurate without the need to focus on the sights of the gun to aim. By continuously practicing with a weapon, a shooter can develop a subconscious coordination between their eyes, hands, and brain, utilizing a natural human sense known as proprioception to aid in the proper and accurate use of a ranged weapon to the point that they can fire said weapon by "instinct".
context_section_description: Point shooting—also known as target- or threat-focused shooting, instinctive aiming, instinctive firing, and instinctive shooting—is a method of shooting a firearm quickly and accurately that does not rely on the use of the sights in close quarter, life-threatening situations where there is the greatest chance of being killed. Close-quarters fighting makes it difficult to apply proper marksmanship techniques, which is why point shooting advocates a less sighting-based style of shooting.
  Point shooting is also a technique used by trained archers and marksmen to improve general accuracy when using a bow, crossbow, firearm, or other ranged weapon. By developing a feel for a given weapon such as a pistol, the shooter can become so accustomed to the weapon's weight and where it is aimed that they can remain relatively accurate without the need to focus on the sights of the gun to aim. By continuously practicing with a weapon, a shooter can develop a subconscious coordination between their eyes, hands, and brain, utilizing a natural human sense known as proprioception to aid in the proper and accurate use of a ranged weapon to the point that they can fire said weapon by "instinct".
caption: Side view of handgun point shooting position
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