ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 2

Question 1

Under ACT 235 standards, what is the primary purpose of a proper follow-through after firing a shot?

Accepted Answer

To maintain sight alignment and avoid flinching before the bullet exits the barrel

Answer

To reset the trigger faster

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To eject the spent casing quickly

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To signal the range officer the shot is complete

Question 2

Which shooting stance is most commonly taught in ACT 235 training for officers who must shoot from behind cover?

Accepted Answer

Compressed or modified Weaver stance

Answer

Prone position

Answer

Chapman stance

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Isosceles stance

Question 3

During qualification under ACT 235, a shooter consistently impacts low and left (for a right-handed shooter). What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating recoil and tightening the grip before the shot breaks

Answer

Improper trigger reset

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Incorrect eye dominance

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Too high a sight picture

Question 4

What does the term 'sight picture' mean in ACT 235 marksmanship training?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the front sight, rear sight, and target when properly aligned

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The image on the target camera feed

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The view through a telescopic scope

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The shooter's field of vision while scanning for threats

Question 5

ACT 235 training emphasizes that trigger control means the trigger should be pressed in which manner?

Accepted Answer

Straight to the rear with steady, increasing pressure until the shot breaks

Answer

Quickly to minimize muzzle movement

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Using only the tip of the finger for speed

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Pressed and held fully to the rear between shots

Question 6

At the qualification range under ACT 235, which distance is typically the shortest used for handgun qualification courses of fire?

Accepted Answer

3 yards

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7 yards

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10 yards

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15 yards

Question 7

What is 'trigger reset' and why is it important in ACT 235 practical marksmanship?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the trigger mechanism re-engages after firing; allows faster follow-up shots with less movement

Answer

Replacing a worn trigger spring; extends weapon service life

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Adjusting trigger pull weight to factory spec

Answer

Releasing the trigger fully to the guard before the next shot