HIC Marksmanship Fundamentals & Ballistics

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes 'sight alignment' in handgun marksmanship?

Accepted Answer

Centering the front sight blade in the rear sight notch with equal light on both sides and equal height

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Aligning the target with the shooter's dominant eye only

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Positioning the rear sight at the same height as the target

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Keeping both eyes closed during the trigger press

Question 2

What is the difference between 'sight alignment' and 'sight picture' in handgun shooting?

Accepted Answer

Sight alignment is the relationship between front and rear sights; sight picture adds the correctly aligned sights onto the target

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They are interchangeable terms for the same concept

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Sight picture refers only to the target, ignoring the sights

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Sight alignment applies only to rifle shooting

Question 3

When teaching trigger control, which error do instructors most commonly observe that causes shots to go low and left (for right-handed shooters)?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating recoil by flinching or pushing the muzzle down before the shot breaks

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Limp-wristing the grip

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Using the wrong ammunition

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Standing too far from the target

Question 4

The term 'trigger reset' refers to which fundamental of handgun shooting?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the trigger to move forward only far enough to reset the sear before taking the next shot

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Replacing the trigger after it breaks

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Pulling the trigger completely to the rear and holding it there between shots

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Releasing the trigger all the way forward between each shot

Question 5

Which grip technique is considered the most effective for controlling recoil in a two-handed handgun hold?

Accepted Answer

High thumbs forward grip with approximately 60–70% of grip pressure from the support hand

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Cup-and-saucer grip with the support hand underneath

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Thumbs-crossed grip for maximum power

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Loose grip to allow natural movement during recoil

Question 6

What does the term 'follow-through' mean in the context of handgun marksmanship instruction?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining sight alignment, trigger control, and shooting position through and after the shot fires

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Cleaning the firearm after the shooting session

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Filing a report after completing a qualification course

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Ensuring each student gets adequate range time