Marksmanship Skills & Accuracy Flashcards
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When transitioning from a primary firearm to a secondary during an FBI qualification course, what is the first step?
Answer: Place the primary in the support hand before drawing the secondary
If the primary firearm malfunctions or runs empty under time pressure, it is retained in the support hand while the secondary is drawn with the strong hand, preventing loss of the weapon.
What qualification target does the FBI primarily use to score marksmanship performance?
Answer: FBI QIT-99 silhouette target
The FBI QIT-99 (Qualification Identification Target) is the standard silhouette target used in FBI firearms qualification, with defined scoring zones on the upper torso.
How does the FBI define a 'hit' for scoring purposes on the qualification target?
Answer: A round that strikes within the designated scoring zone of the target
Only rounds impacting within the defined scoring zone on the FBI qualification target count as hits; rounds outside the zone are scored as misses regardless of hitting the paper.
What is the FBI-specified minimum passing score percentage for pistol qualification?
Answer: 80%
FBI agents must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the pistol qualification course to meet the baseline standard for armed duty.
During marksmanship qualification at 25 yards, which breath control technique is recommended for precision shots?
Answer: Fire at the natural respiratory pause between exhale and the next inhale
The natural respiratory pause—the brief moment of stillness between exhaling and beginning to inhale—is the point of minimum body movement, providing the best window for a precise shot.
What is the significance of 'shooting to slide lock' during an FBI qualification emergency reload drill?
Answer: The slide locking back on an empty magazine is the cue to immediately perform an emergency reload
When the slide locks open on an empty magazine, the agent immediately drops the empty magazine, inserts a loaded one, and releases the slide to chamber a round—this is the emergency reload sequence.
What role does 'dry-fire practice' play in FBI marksmanship skill development?
Answer: It allows repetitions of trigger control and sight alignment fundamentals without ammunition costs or range time constraints
Dry-fire practice allows agents to build trigger control muscle memory and diagnose sight alignment issues through unlimited repetition at minimal cost, complementing live-fire sessions.