ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 5

Question 1

Under ACT 235, what is the correct definition of 'muzzle discipline' on the range and in the field?

Accepted Answer

Never allowing the muzzle to cover anything the officer is not willing to destroy

Answer

Muzzle discipline — never pointing the firearm at anything you are not prepared to shoot — is a core range safety rule integral to ACT 235 training.

Question 2

What effect does a high grip (riding the beaver tail) have on pistol performance in ACT 235 training?

Accepted Answer

Lowers the bore axis relative to the hands, reducing muzzle flip and improving recoil management

Answer

Gripping as high as possible on the back strap lowers the bore axis in relation to the shooter's hands, which reduces the leverage that causes muzzle flip.

Question 3

During low-light shooting exercises in ACT 235 training, which technique pairs a handheld flashlight with a pistol for the highest level of control?

Accepted Answer

The Harries technique — pressing the backs of the hands together to brace the shooting hand

Answer

The Harries technique uses isometric tension between the two hands to create a stable shooting platform while directing the flashlight beam on the threat.

Question 4

An ACT 235 officer must fire accurately while moving laterally. What is the most important adjustment to footwork?

Accepted Answer

Keep the knees bent and use a heel-to-toe shuffle or athletic glide step to absorb movement and stabilize the upper body

Answer

A bent-knee athletic shuffle isolates the upper body from the movement of the lower body, allowing the officer to maintain a stable shooting platform while moving.

Question 5

What does the ACT 235 curriculum identify as 'flinching' and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

An involuntary physical response — closing the eyes, pushing forward, or tensing — triggered by anticipation of the shot's sound and recoil

Answer

Flinching is a conditioned anticipatory response to the noise and recoil of a gunshot; it disrupts sight alignment and trigger control just before the shot breaks.

ACT Practice Test

ACT Practice Test

ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 5