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What is good marksmanship? |
hitting the target accurately and consistently |
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Which statement is true? |
When hunting, limit your shots to your most accurate range. |
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What is sight alignment? |
the process of lining up a firearm’s rear and front sights |
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Why should you aim with your dominant eye? |
to increase your accuracy |
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When sighting-in a rifle: |
fire the rifle from a solid bench rest |
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You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot? |
apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires |
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What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires? |
follow through |
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There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support? |
standing |
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There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting? |
prone |
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Which shotgun choke is the most open? |
cylinder (unchoked) |
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Why do hunters pattern their shotguns? to decide what animal to hunt |
to select ammunition with the best performance |
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A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should: Bring the right foot slightly forward. |
Bring the left foot slightly forward. |
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You are shooting at a moving target. You estimate the length of lead necessary to hit the target. You maintain that lead as you swing with the target. You fire and continue the swing. This method of shooting is called: swing-through |
sustained lead |
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When firing a handgun, hold it _______ from the body. nine inches |
at arm’s length |
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What parts of your body should have protection whenever you fire a handgun? eyes and hands |
ears and eyes |
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