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

Follow-through ensures the shooter holds position so that any movement does not disturb bullet trajectory while it is still in the barrel.

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

A compressed or modified Weaver stance allows officers to minimize exposure while maintaining stability and weapon control from behind cover.

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

Anticipating recoil causes right-handed shooters to push down and left just before or as the trigger breaks, pulling shots low-left.

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

Answer

Sight picture is the complete alignment of front sight, rear sight, and the target as seen by the shooter before firing.

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

Smooth, rearward pressure with no lateral movement is fundamental to ACT 235 trigger control doctrine to avoid disturbing sight alignment.

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