How to Point and Shoot or P&S

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: With P&S

   But it is not precision shooting, so do not expect dime or quarter sized groups. , As such, the barrel will be AIMED at any target pointed at. , P&S is the simplest Point Shooting method, can be learned with little or no training, and maintained with minimal practice. , It's like riding a bike or tying your shoes.
   
   Both are seemingly impossible tasks until done.
   
   But once done, they become almost automatic. , Your ring and little fingers also help with the grip, and they add tenacity to it.
   
   That's their job. , Its base adds to the grip. ,,, All the increased pressure will do, is strengthen your grip on the gun. ,, Recoil will be dampened considerably. ,, And it utilizes large muscle groups and gross motor skills which produce optimal performance during high levels of stress. ,, It was cut from a piece of plastic and attached with 3M Very High Bond double sided adhesive tape which forms a semi permanent to permanent bond.
   
   It keeps the index finger away from the slide and in place along the side of the gun, when firing rapidly. ,,,, The slide stop pin projects from the right side of the frame, so it may sit beneath the index finger when using P&S.
   
   If the pin is pressed while the gun is fired, the slide stop may shift and jam the slide. ,,
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   Step 2: just grab the gun

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   Step 3: place your index finger along the side of a gun

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   Step 4: point at a target

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   Step 5: and pull the trigger with your middle finger or left index finger.

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   Step 6: P&S is fast

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   Step 7: automatic

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   Step 8: instinctive

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   Step 9: and accurate.

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    Step 10: P&S works because the gun barrel is aligned with the index finger

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    Step 11: which we can instinctively

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    Step 12: automatically

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    Step 13: and accurately point at things.

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    Step 14: And it works in good light or bad

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    Step 15: while moving

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    Step 16: and against moving targets

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    Step 17: even aerials.

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    Step 18: it doesn't happen by magic.

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    Step 19: With P&S

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    Step 20: you grab the gun and hold it in the natural

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    Step 21: strong

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    Step 22: and level shooting platform made up of your thumb

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    Step 23: the web of your hand

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    Step 24: and your index finger.

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    Step 25: The middle finger

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    Step 26: which can be flexed and extended independently

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    Step 27: is used to pull the trigger.

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    Step 28: The index finger

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    Step 29: when extended along the side of the gun

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    Step 30: helps to naturally "lock up" the wrist

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    Step 31: strengthen the grip

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    Step 32: and improve recoil control.

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    Step 33: The thumb and index finger DO NOT have to be held aloof from the gun.

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    Step 34: You can squeeze the bejeebers out of the gun if you wish

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    Step 35: using the natural pincer made up of your index finger and opposing thumb.

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    Step 36: The P&S grip can be maintained even when the gun is jumping and bucking in your hand with rapid firing.

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    Step 37: And when used in conjunction with a "wrist lock" grip

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    Step 38: elbow smashes to the left or right can be made

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    Step 39: as well as forward punches.

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    Step 40: P&S does not rely on the use of a specific stance

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    Step 41: the sights

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    Step 42: body indexing

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    Step 43: positioning

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    Step 44: controlled breathing

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    Step 45: trigger manipulation

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    Step 46: trigger squeezing

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    Step 47: or placing the gun muzzle on an aim point.

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    Step 48: It is cognitively simple (requires little active thinking decision making).

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    Step 49: P&S can be used with

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    Step 50: and to enhance other shooting methods.

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    Step 51: In the picture above

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    Step 52: see the attachment on the side of the gun.

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    Step 53: You and Police Agencies are welcome to make and add the aiming aid to your/their personal/Agency weapon/s

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    Step 54: and at your/their own risk and expense.

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    Step 55: C A U T I O N:

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    Step 56: P&S may not be able to be used with some guns because of their size or design.

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    Step 57: One such example is the ubiquitous M1911.

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    Step 58: the method should not be used if the index finger will rest over the ejection port

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    Step 59: or if it will be hit by the slide

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    Step 60: or be burned by hot gases escaping from the cylinder gap of a revolver.

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    Step 61: Use common sense and safe gun handling practices.

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