CRFSC Firing Procedures and Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When shooting a semi-automatic pistol, what is the correct trigger control technique to minimize muzzle movement?
- Slap the trigger quickly to avoid anticipating recoil
- Apply smooth, steady rearward pressure on the trigger (Correct answer)
- Use only the very tip of the trigger finger
- Pull the trigger in a quick, jerking motion
Correct answer: Apply smooth, steady rearward pressure on the trigger
Smooth, steady rearward pressure on the trigger prevents disturbing the sight alignment and reduces muzzle movement during the shot.
Question 2: What does 'follow-through' mean in the context of rifle shooting?
- Cleaning the rifle after firing
- Maintaining sight picture and trigger position after the shot breaks (Correct answer)
- Ejecting the spent casing immediately
- Moving to the next target as quickly as possible
Correct answer: Maintaining sight picture and trigger position after the shot breaks
Follow-through means maintaining your sight picture, trigger squeeze, and position after the shot fires to avoid disrupting the bullet's path.
Question 3: Which breathing technique is recommended for precision rifle shooting?
- Hold your breath for the entire shooting session
- Fire during the natural respiratory pause between breaths (Correct answer)
- Take deep breaths to steady the rifle
- Breathe rapidly to increase oxygen flow
Correct answer: Fire during the natural respiratory pause between breaths
Firing during the natural respiratory pause after a normal exhale allows the body to be most still and minimizes movement caused by breathing.
Question 4: What is the proper sight alignment for iron sights on a handgun?
- Front sight blurry, rear sight sharp, target sharp
- Front sight sharp, rear sight blurry, target blurry (Correct answer)
- All three (front sight, rear sight, target) equally sharp
- Rear sight sharp, front sight blurry, target blurry
Correct answer: Front sight sharp, rear sight blurry, target blurry
The human eye can only focus at one distance, so the front sight should be in sharp focus while the rear sight and target appear slightly blurry.
Question 5: When firing a double-action revolver, how does the trigger pull differ from single-action mode?
- Double-action requires less trigger pressure than single-action
- Double-action and single-action require identical trigger pressure
- Double-action requires more trigger pressure as it cocks and releases the hammer (Correct answer)
- Double-action mode is not available on revolvers
Correct answer: Double-action requires more trigger pressure as it cocks and releases the hammer
In double-action mode, the trigger both cocks the hammer and releases it, requiring a longer, heavier pull compared to single-action where the hammer is pre-cocked.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'dry fire' practice session?
- To clean carbon deposits from the barrel
- To practice trigger control and sight alignment without live ammunition (Correct answer)
- To test if the firearm is unloaded
- To break in a new firearm's action
Correct answer: To practice trigger control and sight alignment without live ammunition
Dry firing allows shooters to practice technique, trigger control, and sight alignment safely without using live ammunition.
Question 7: When shooting from a standing position without support, where should the body's weight be distributed?
- Lean back slightly with weight on your heels
- Stand perfectly upright with weight evenly distributed
- Lean slightly forward with weight on the balls of the feet (Correct answer)
- Shift all weight to the non-dominant foot
Correct answer: Lean slightly forward with weight on the balls of the feet
Leaning slightly forward with weight on the balls of the feet creates a stable athletic stance that helps manage recoil and maintain balance.
CRFSC Firing Procedures and Techniques 2
When shooting a semi-automatic pistol, what is the correct trigger control technique to minimize muzzle movement?