@WildRose it’s what they teach here in CA and what they taught in the AZ CCW course. In fact it’s required at 7 yards during CCW quals.
I understand what you’re saying, but I would argue that it doesn’t show a “clear intent to kill,” it shows one was following the training they received from and the standards of the agency that issued the permit.
Here are the qual requirements directly from the Sheriffs Department which is our issuing agency.