You make a lot of sense smokemup...........,in a real heat of the moment self defense situation, no one is going to have the time or presence to get into a shooting stance and grip the gun properly per say.........take careful aim and shoot..........it's gonna be grab the damn gun as quick as you can, clear leather and if necessary pull trigger pointing the gun at the scumbag ( hopefully in the middle of his chest / stomach ) and let rip ............. All the fancy stuff goes out the window..........instinct and reflexes take over.....and hope god is on your side........