On p. 173 of the Core Rulebook, under the topic of "Smashing an Object" there is the line that states "Furthermore, if you take a full-round action to line up a shot, you get an automatic hit with a melee weapon and a +5 bonus on attack rolls with a ranged weapon".
My question is whether or not such a bonus might apply under SOME, very specific, combat encounters. Namely: the target is motionless (a guard posted rather than patrolling) and the target is completely unaware of the attacker.
It seems reasonable that the FIRST shot from a bow, while hidden, would stand a greater chance of hitting a still target than the same shot in the heat of battle. I know that a living enemy is not the same as "smashing a target", but I also think the concept has merit for first shots against unaware, immobile targets. This is far more useful with ranged attacks than with melee attacks, but I suppose the question would be valid for both types.
Thoughts?
No. As previous poster mentioned, the target is flat-footed against you. Meaning they loose their dex bonus to AC.
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Even if I'm unaware of you, that still doesn't give you the right to objectify me.