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Point-blank range is any distance over which the trajectory of a given projectile fired from a given weapon remains sufficiently flat that one can strike a target by firing at it directly. Point-blank range will vary by a weapon's external ballistics characteristics and target chosen. A weapon with a flatter trajectory will permit a longer maximum point-blank range for a given target size, while a larger target will allow a longer point-blank range for a given weapon.

In forensics and popular usage, point-blank range has come to mean extremely close "can't miss" range with a firearm, effectively within 10' of its muzzle at moment of discharge yet not close enough to be a contact shot.[1]