With SureSight, alignment occurs vertically, with the front pentagonal shape visually placed on top the rear trapezoid. The end result is that when the sights are aligned, a triangle is formed, with the tip of the triangle being point of impact. This capitalizes on a known psychological phenomenon called the Gestalt Principle of Closure. (see www.suresight.com for details and diagrams)

Some of the advantages of this setup include: a much larger, more visible and easier to acquire front sight, increased speed on the target and better visibility during both the arc of recoil and while shooting on the move, easier seen for bifocal wearers and those with “older eyes”, and intuitive sight alignment (People have an inborn ability to complete shapes, as in turning the front and rear sight shapes into a triangle. This phenomenon is known as the Gestalt Principle of Perceptual Organization.).

But perhaps the greatest advantage is the ability to focus on one’s target and still have the ability to align the sights. Out to at least 7-10 yards, this is a very plausible technique with SureSight.

For good or for bad, and regardless of prior training, statistics show that the vast majority of gunfight survivors involuntarily focus on the threat, not the sights, while engaged in a gunfight. SureSight may significantly increase the likelihood of a well placed shot under these conditions, since it can be aimed while staring intently at the threat.