Firearms - Handgun Fundamentals

Question 1

The relationship of the front sight and rear sight with the shooter’s eye(s). It occurs when the top of the front sight is level with the rear sight’s top edge and centered in the rear sight aperture or notch.

Answer 1

sight alignment

Question 2

The relationship between the eye, the front sight, rear sight, and target. (Focus on the front sight, target will be blurry).

Answer 2

sight picture

Question 3

Controlling the trigger is a ________ process.

Answer 3

mental

Question 4

Pulling the trigger is a _______ process.

Answer 4

physical

Question 5

To hold your breath properly, inhale, exhale normally, and stop at the moment when you pause between breaths. The extended pause between breaths (respiratory pause) is the best time to fire the shot(s).

Answer 5

breath control

Question 6

The extended pause between breaths, when you fire the shot(s).

Answer 6

respiratory pause

Question 7

When the trigger finger pulls the trigger straight back with increasing yet constant and steady pressure until the firearm discharges.

Answer 7

trigger control

Question 8

The most difficult handgun fundamental to master; often determines a shot’s success.

Answer 8

trigger control

Question 9

Involves maintaining sight alignment before, during, and after firing a round. You must maintain proper grip, stance, and finger placement on the trigger. You must also acquire sight picture, re-establishing it wach time you fire a weapon.

Answer 9

follow-through

Question 10

The posture a shooter assumes while firing a shot.

Answer 10

stance

Question 11

The ________ stance most closely represents the instinctive response to a threat.

Answer 11

Isosceles

Question 12

Stance where you stand at a 45 degree angle to the target, with your feet shoulder width apart.

Answer 12

Weaver stance