ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under ACT 235 protocol, when is a law enforcement officer required to re-qualify with their duty firearm?
- Once during initial training only
- Every five years
- At least annually, as mandated by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) (Correct answer)
- Only after a use-of-force incident
Correct answer: At least annually, as mandated by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC)
MPOETC requires ACT 235 certified officers to re-qualify with their approved lethal weapon at least once per year to maintain certification.
Question 2: What is the required minimum passing score on the ACT 235 handgun qualification course?
- 60%
- 70% (Correct answer)
- 75%
- 80%
Correct answer: 70%
A score of 70% or better is the minimum required to pass the ACT 235 lethal weapons qualification course of fire.
Question 3: During a timed string of fire in ACT 235 qualification, a shooter must draw from the holster and fire two rounds at 7 yards. What fundamental does the shooter prioritize first after the draw?
- Reloading immediately
- Establishing a proper two-handed grip before acquiring the sight picture (Correct answer)
- Scanning for additional threats
- Safing the weapon
Correct answer: Establishing a proper two-handed grip before acquiring the sight picture
A proper firing grip established during the draw ensures control and accurate sight alignment before the first shot is fired.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes 'point shooting' as it applies to ACT 235 close-contact training?
- Shooting while pointing at the ceiling to clear a jam
- Using body index and weapon orientation rather than sights at extreme close range (Correct answer)
- Aiming at a designated scoring circle on the target
- A technique prohibited under all ACT 235 training curricula
Correct answer: Using body index and weapon orientation rather than sights at extreme close range
At extreme close quarters (under 3 yards), officers may use body index/point shooting because there is insufficient time to acquire sights.
Question 5: An ACT 235 student fires five rounds and all land in a tight group 4 inches high and 2 inches right of the aim point. This indicates:
- A random error requiring more practice
- A consistent mechanical or sight-adjustment issue, not a fundamentals error (Correct answer)
- The student is anticipating recoil
- The trigger pull is too light
Correct answer: A consistent mechanical or sight-adjustment issue, not a fundamentals error
A consistent group that is off-center but tight indicates good fundamentals — the issue is a sight adjustment or consistent mechanical error, not technique.
Question 6: What does 'dry-fire practice' specifically contribute to ACT 235 marksmanship skill development?
- Builds muscle memory for trigger control and sight alignment without the distraction of recoil or noise (Correct answer)
- Clears malfunctions safely
- Tests ammunition reliability
- Verifies the firearm's zero at distance
Correct answer: Builds muscle memory for trigger control and sight alignment without the distraction of recoil or noise
Dry-fire repetitions train the trigger press and sight alignment under no-stress conditions, building the neural pathways needed for accurate live fire.
Question 7: According to ACT 235 training doctrine, the two-handed grip on a semi-automatic pistol should place the support hand:
- Under the magazine well for stability
- Wrapping over the strong-hand fingers, with the support thumb forward along the frame (Correct answer)
- On the barrel for muzzle control
- Lightly resting against the grip to avoid over-torquing
Correct answer: Wrapping over the strong-hand fingers, with the support thumb forward along the frame
The support hand fills the gap on the weak side of the grip, with fingers over the strong-hand fingers and the support thumb forward, maximizing surface contact and recoil control.
ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 3
Under ACT 235 protocol, when is a law enforcement officer required to re-qualify with their duty firearm?