CRFSC Firing Procedures and Techniques 5

Question 1

What is the 'natural point of aim' and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

The point where the sights align without any muscular effort, ensuring consistent shot placement

Answer

Natural point of aim is where the firearm naturally points when the shooter adopts their shooting stance without muscular tension, which produces more consistent and accurate results.

Question 2

What is the primary cause of 'flinching' in new shooters, and how can it be corrected?

Accepted Answer

Anticipation of recoil and noise, corrected through dry fire practice and mental discipline

Answer

Flinching is an involuntary response to anticipated recoil and noise, and is best corrected through dry fire practice, mental focus, and building confidence through gradual live fire.

Question 3

When is it appropriate to put your finger on the trigger of a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Only when you have identified your target and are ready to fire

Answer

The finger must stay off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until the target is identified, the shooter is ready to fire, and the decision to shoot has been made.

Question 4

What effect does a longer barrel generally have on a firearm's ballistic performance?

Accepted Answer

Increases muzzle velocity by allowing more time for propellant gases to accelerate the bullet

Answer

A longer barrel allows propellant gases more time to accelerate the bullet before it exits, generally resulting in higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory.

Question 5

What is the correct eye dominance procedure if a right-handed shooter has a left dominant eye?

Accepted Answer

Close or partially occlude the dominant left eye, or learn to use the right eye for aiming

Answer

Cross-dominant shooters can close or partially cover the dominant eye, train the non-dominant eye to aim, or use an optic to compensate for cross-eye dominance.

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC Firing Procedures and Techniques 5