During a four-step draw, when should you perform the focus switch?

• A. Step 2 / Move to cover
• B. Step 1 / Align sights
• C. Step 4 / Press to threat
• D. Step 3 / Identify target

Answer: (C)

The focus switch is timed to the moment you commit to engaging the threat. In a four-step draw, you work through getting the gun out, aligning sights, moving to cover, and identifying the target. The moment you press to threat is when you should switch your focus, so your eyes are aligned with the engagement action and you maintain the appropriate sight picture as you deliver the shot. Switching too early during the draw or sight alignment can disrupt your grip and sight alignment under stress, while waiting too long can delay your response or reduce target verification. So the moment of pressing to threat is the correct point to perform the focus switch.