Here is a link to it.

The Front Sight Press technique is used when engaging an enemy at pistol range and the firer has little time to ensure a correct sight picture.

Per the US Army's FM 23-35 Combat Training With Pistols & Revolvers (2003), it employs a Flash Sight Picture.

As the soldier raises the weapon to eye level, his point of focus switches from the enemy to the front sight, ensuring that the front and rear sights are in proper alignment left and right, but not necessarily up and down.

Pressure is applied to the trigger as the front sight is being acquired, and the hammer falls as the Flash Sight Picture is confirmed.

Initially, the method should be practiced slowly, with speed gained as proficiency increases.

This method is sound as described, but:

1. because of the Basic Marksmanship Requirements as detailed in the companion article, and

2. because of the specific "must be met" requirements of the Front Sight Press Technique itself, and

3. because of what is known about the nature of real gunfights such as the likely condition of bad light, and/or where the sights and target are indistinguishable one from the other, and/or target movement, and/or the affects of our natural Fight or Flight response to close quarters gunfights such as tunnel vision, and/or the loss of fine motor skills,

proper sight alignment which is critical to shooting accuracy, is very open to question.

Also, there are the issues of keeping the thumb resting alongside the gun without pressure, and keeping the index finger aloof from the grip so that it can be used to smoothly squeeze the trigger as needed, when the gun is jumping and bucking in the hand.

I very much doubt that that will be the case in a real life threat situation, if the literature on them is correct.

As grip pressure is greatly increased (as is said to happen in real life gunfights), the thumb can be expected to assist in gripping the gun. And as the middle finger is lower down in the hand, any gripping action of the thumb and middle finger, will torque the gun down and to the left, and take the sights out of alignment.

Also, according the the NYPD's study of thousands of Police combat situations, Officers, with an occasional exception, fired with the strong hand rather than using two hands for gun control, aiming, and shooting.

Now, a highly trained and elite operator may thru practice and experience, be able to deal with and overcome all of the obstacles presented, but I doubt that will be the case for most all home defenders.

But, there is hope.

This article explains how P&S allows you to get an AUTOMATIC Flash Sight Picture or an Auto FSP and for each shot.

AIMING AND THE SIGHT PICTURE

Aiming involves sight alignment and sight placement.

Sight alignment is the centering of the front blade in the rear sight notch, and the raising or lowering the top of the front sight so it is level with the top of the rear sight.

And sight placement is the positioning of the weapon's sights in relation to the target.

A CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE consists of correct sight alignment, with the front sight placed center mass of the target.

Sight alignment is the more important of the two, because if the sight alignment is correct, then even if the sight picture is partly off center, the target will be hit.

Here is that same picture showing the sights without highlighting.

And here is that same picture indicating the likely gunfight condition of bad light, or where the sights and target are black, or hard to distinguish from one another.

P&S = AUTO FSP

Per the US Army combat pistol manual, everyone has the ability to point at an object. Since pointing the forefinger at an object and extending the weapon toward a target are much the same, the combination of the two are natural.

Making the soldier aware of this ability and teaching him how to apply it results in success when engaging enemy targets in combat.

When a soldier points, he instinctively points at the feature on the object on which his eyes are focused. An impulse from the brain causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position.

When the eyes are shifted to a new object or feature, the finger, hand, and arm also shift to this point.

It is this inherent trait that can be used by the soldier to engage targets rapidly and accurately. This instinct is called hand-and-eye coordination.

P&S.

P&S is very simple, and allows you to get a Correct Sight Picture Automatically for each shot.

You grip the gun, place your index finger along the side of a gun, as is standard practice, and point your index finger at a target. Then the trigger is pulled if needed, with the middle finger or left hand index finger.

That's all there is to it. Just point-n-pull, point-n-pull. No more, and no less.

P&S works because the gun sights and gun barrel, and the index finger will be in alignment with one another due to the placement of the index finger along the side of the gun.

And, per the US Army, when a soldier points, he instinctively points at the feature on the object on which his eyes are focused. An impulse from the brain causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position.

So with P&S, the gun sights will be aligned correctly when a target is pointed at. You will achieve a Correct Sight Picture AUTOMATICALLY, or an Auto FSP.

No need to find, make, and/or check for a Flash Sight Picture, as it already will be there.

Just point-n-pull. And for each shot.

MORE ON P&S

P&S employs mainly large muscle groups and instinctive abilities, which according to modern science, produce optimal performance during high levels of stress.

And in a real life and death close quarters battle (CQB), situation, one can expect to experience very high levels of stress.

P&S requires no special grip, stance, breathing, specific positioning of the arms, hands, or thumbs. Nor does it require you to go thru the proper sight alignment steps, squeeze or manipulate the trigger, or whatever.

Just point-n-pull.

And it can be used to enhance Sight Shooting, as well as most other Point Shooting methods.

Test shoot information and photos of targets used, which show that P&S is very effective, are on this site. Some recently made short videos of P&S being used at the range, and while moving at home, also can be seen on this site. Just check the index.

P&S is not new. I was told to use it when shooting from the hip way back in 1954 when I was in the Army and qualifying with a grease gun. With NO practice, I hit the target center.

P&S worked then, and it still does.

P&S works with a wide variety of guns.

However, common sense is required when using it.

P&S should not be used with revolvers that are out of timing, or on autoloaders where the index finger will rest over the ejection port, or extend out beyond the muzzle.

The take down pivot can be used as a point of reference for placement of the index finger on some guns.

But with the model 1911, or other guns which have a pivot extending out from the right side of the frame, pressing on the pivot while firing may depress the pivot and cause the gun to jam.

If you try or use P&S, you assume full responsiblity for any and all results. If you do not agree to that, then please do not use it.

The P&S Index Finger Rest.

In normal circumstances, correct index finger placement is easy. But in the dark, in a high stress situation, or when shooting rapidly, it may be difficult to place your index finger correctly, and keep it in place and away from the slide.

The P&S Index Finger Rest is a simple, reliable, easy to use, and practical means for doing that. But it is NOT required to use P&S.

Photos of "test" versions attached to different pistols, can be seen on the gun test information page mentioned above. There also is a photo of a grip that can really help to dampen and supress recoil. I call it the wrist lock grip.

Here is a link to the gun test information page.

The finger rest/aiming aid, is added just above the trigger guard, and it extends like a small shelf about 3/4 of an inch out from the side of the gun. It is aligned with the barrel.

With it, when you grab the gun, your index finger will be mechanically and automatically (as in with no thinking about it), guided to the correct position.

And it can help you maintain correct finger placement when firing fast and multiple times, and it keeps the finger away from the slide. It also helps support and stabilize the gun because the horizontal portion that extends out from the gun, will be resting on top of your index finger.

With P&S, the gun is held in a strong and level shooting platform made up of the thumb, web of the hand, and the index finger.

The thumb does not have to be held along side the gun without pressure on the gun.

The natural pincer made up of the thumb and index finger, which are opposite to one another, helps maintain the level shooting platform. The harder they are pressed together, the stronger will be the level shooting platform.

Added support is provided by the base of the middle finger, and the ring and little fingers. The knuckels of the ring and little fingers, are constructed in a way that they can roll forward, and add tenacity to the grip.

Also, extending the index finger helps lock up the wrist for improved recoil control.

As with the C.A.R. system, if you use the "wristlock grip" you can have the gun up and close, and in a very secure and strong position. You will be able to shoot from that position. You also will be able to make elbow smashes left or right, and center punches.

And you can stand around, walk around, and for however long you want, while the gun is out, up, in a secure and strong position, and ready to go. That is not the case with most other stances and methods.