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Reply With Quoteyes i did that very thing my last range visit ..it's quicker and almost as accurate for me..... than trying to line up sights and when shooting from the hip that is all one can do is point and shoot so it's great practice for real time scenarios imo
This is a discussion on Aiming vs pointing at close range within the Concealed Carry Discussion forums, part of the Main Category category; I read on here recently (can't remember who but if it's you, please chime in so I can thank you) ...
Aiming vs pointing at close range I read on here recently (can't remember who but if it's you, please chime in so I can thank you) that an individual stated he shot better by pointing rather than aiming at close range. Today, I took my LCP out (as I do every weekend) for some practice and tried the pointing technique. I found that I can shoot just as accurate by using a quick draw and point rather than taking time to aim. My groupings were pretty much the same with each technique but I got more shots off by just pointing and I was able to keep my eye on the target. I'd say the gun was 6 to 8 inches below my dominate eye every time and I am confident that my SA was much higher. It felt great not having to close an eye and concentrate on the sights.
I was shooting between 8 and 10 feet each time and I'd say my groupings were in an area of the palm of my hand. I am very happy with the results I got today! I plan on working with this technique more in the next few weeks rather than spending the time to aim.
I would never do this from a distance just so you know. I am only talking close range with a broad target right in front of me.
Has anyone else tried and had success with this technique?
yes i did that very thing my last range visit ..it's quicker and almost as accurate for me..... than trying to line up sights and when shooting from the hip that is all one can do is point and shoot so it's great practice for real time scenarios imo
gun control is being able to hit your target
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SA?Originally Posted by CRW
Personally I do better aiming. I'd rather put one right where I want it that have 6 solid misses.
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At close range with your target running at you, you will be lucky to get your gun out of your holster let alone having time to aim and shoot. Add the adrenaline rush and you will have your hands full.
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how much closer do you think you can get? 7 shots in the area of the palm of my hand at 8 to 10 feet.......
aiming can be done using sights or pointing. it's still 'aiming' either way what ever you can do fastest most effectively i say go for it
gun control is being able to hit your target
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I've only actually had someone in my sights one time and All I remember is the front sight was crystal clear and he was a blob
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Situational Awareness. I put all 7 rounds in a very small area, enough of a small area to be plenty sufficient. No need to fine tune a grouping like that, it's more than sufficient
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I don't understand how situational awareness applies to a target shoot at a range. Situation awareness involves being aware of what is happening in the vicinity to understand how information, events, and one's own actions will impact goals and objectives, both immediately and in the near future Situation awareness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
IOW it's having an idea of what is going on around you and how best to react to it.
That said,
This is my own theory, it works for me and I will continue to use and let other use what works for them.
When I'm at the range I work very hard on proper shooting technique with the idea that if I master the basics when I'm not under stress they'll come automatically when I am.
Take your target and mount it on a moving base now try point and shoot
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I think you are missing a point here. Pointing, you are pointing and have full awareness of your target with both eyes.... aiming, you have one eye closed and looking at two small metal pieces on a gun. I stated what I think might work best for me and I'd much rather give up looking at two pieces of metal and concentrate more on being able to use both eyes. You can stick to whatever works for you
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