CFSC Shooting Fundamentals & Range Safety 2

Question 1

What are the three elements of the sight picture for accurate shooting with open sights?

Accepted Answer

Rear sight, front sight, and target all aligned so the front sight is centred in the rear sight notch and the target is on top of the front sight post

Answer

The sight picture consists of aligning the rear sight, front sight, and target: the front sight is centred in the rear sight notch with equal light on both sides, and the target appears to sit on top of the front sight.

Question 2

What is proper trigger control in the context of CFSC shooting fundamentals?

Accepted Answer

Applying smooth, steady, straight-back pressure on the trigger using the pad of the index finger without disturbing the sight picture

Answer

Proper trigger control uses the pad of the index finger to apply smooth, gradual, straight-back pressure that breaks the shot without disturbing the sight alignment.

Question 3

What is follow-through in shooting and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining sight picture, trigger position, and body position after the shot fires until the bullet has left the barrel, which prevents flinching during firing

Answer

Follow-through is maintaining the shooting position including sight picture, trigger press, and cheek weld through and beyond the moment of firing. It prevents flinching and letting up before the bullet exits.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a shooting rest or bench when zeroing a new firearm?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate shooter-induced movement so the firearm itself can be assessed for accuracy before introducing human factors

Answer

A shooting rest stabilizes the firearm completely, eliminating human movement variables and allowing the firearm and ammunition combination's inherent accuracy to be assessed during zeroing.

Question 5

At a Canadian shooting range, what does the command cease fire require all shooters to do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stop firing immediately, keep fingers off triggers, and wait for further instructions from the range officer without handling firearms

Answer

Upon hearing cease fire, all shooters must immediately stop shooting, remove fingers from triggers, and freeze in place awaiting further instructions from the range officer.

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

CFSC Shooting Fundamentals & Range Safety 2