Marksmanship Skills & Accuracy Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the 'balance of speed and precision' concept in FBI marksmanship qualification?
Answer: To adjust firing pace so that each shot achieves a sufficient hit probability given the distance and target size
FBI doctrine teaches that the acceptable firing cadence depends on distance and target size—close targets allow faster fire, while distant or smaller targets require more deliberate sight confirmation.
When shooting one-handed during a qualification drill, how should the wrist be positioned for best control?
Answer: Locked straight and firm, in line with the forearm
A locked, straight wrist aligns the bore axis with the forearm bones, providing a rigid structure that transmits recoil linearly and allows faster recovery to target.
During the FBI qualification course, an agent must engage targets from behind cover. What is the key principle regarding exposure while shooting from cover?
Answer: Only expose the minimum body surface necessary to engage the threat effectively
Minimizing exposure while engaging from cover reduces the agent's vulnerable silhouette, protecting most of the body while still allowing accurate fire.
What is 'muzzle discipline' as emphasized in FBI marksmanship training?
Answer: Never pointing the muzzle at anything not intended to be shot
Muzzle discipline means the firearm's barrel is never directed at any person or object the agent is not prepared to destroy, a fundamental safety and tactical principle.
In FBI marksmanship, what does the term 'follow-through' refer to after firing a shot?
Answer: Maintaining trigger pressure, sight alignment, and stance through and after the shot fires
Follow-through means maintaining all elements of marksmanship fundamentals—grip, sight picture, trigger control—even after the shot fires, preventing disruption during the bullet's travel down the barrel.
Which type of malfunction requires a 'tap-rack' immediate action drill in FBI firearms training?
Answer: Failure to fire (type 1 malfunction)
A Type 1 malfunction (failure to fire with a round in the chamber) is cleared with tap-rack: tap the magazine to seat it, rack the slide to eject and chamber a round.
For the FBI pistol qualification, what grip pressure distribution is recommended between the strong hand and support hand?
Answer: 60% strong hand, 40% support hand
FBI marksmanship instruction teaches approximately 60% strong hand and 40% support hand pressure, with the support hand applying crushing force to the sides of the grip.