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Point shooting, also known as target- or threat-focused shooting, intuitive shooting, instinctive shooting or subconscious tactical shooting, is a practical shooting method where the shooter points a ranged weapon at a target without relying on the use of sights to aim, where the emphasis is more on fast draw and trying to score preemptive hits first. In close quarters combat where life-threatening situations often arise suddenly leaving little reaction time for precise aiming, it is difficult to apply proper marksmanship techniques without risking oneself to be hit and thus suffer injury or get killed, which is why point shooting advocates a less sighting-oriented style of shooting prioritizing on achieving a tactical advantage through quick fire superiority and suppression.
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 muscle memory for a given weapon such as a handgun, 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 to aim. By continuously practicing with a weapon, a shooter can develop a subconscious hand-eye coordination utilizing proprioceptive reflex to aid in the proper and accurate use of a ranged weapon to the point that they can fire said weapon by "instinct".