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The Annoyed Man wrote:It's not a matter of "good" or "bad." Tunnel vision is a byproduct of the adrenaline dump, and very likely it is unavoidable for most people.

It happens in most extreme stress situations; the brain picks what it perceives to be the most important thing to look at and then blocks out anything else to maintain concentration there. That's why most defensive training includes forcing yourself to scan as soon as that threat is dealt with.

" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; explains tunnel vision, auditory exclusion and other intense stress effects very well.

gemini wrote:1. Wearing a tuckable holster or a smart carry holster would have been completely
useless in this situation. (I am forced on occasion to use a tuckable).

Grab some cheap shirts and find someone who can do tailoring. See if they can shorten the sides to a happy medium than minimizes the fabric tucked behind the holster without letting your shirt untuck too easily.

5. There was no shaking, no inability to operate controls ie safety etc. Sight picture was steady.

Do you remember seeing the rear sight? I've caught myself finding the front sight and getting it on target without having the rear sight in place on fast draw-and-fire practice.