Point-blank

The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed.

With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory.

With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.

Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.

Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.

In a point-blank manner.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think — and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"