Module 4 - Fundamentals Of Shooting

Question 1

List the 7 fundamentals of shooting.

Answer 1

1. Stance
2. Grip
3. Trigger squeeze
4. Breathing
5. Sight alignment
6. Sight picture
7. Follow through

Question 2

Briefly explain what is meant by the term stance.

Answer 2

Refers to the body position used when firing a gun.

Question 3

Briefly explain what is meant by the term “grip”

Answer 3

Refers to the way your firearm is being held - firm but comfortable. This will also vary depending on the firearm.

Question 4

Briefly explain what is meant by “sight alignment”

Answer 4

Sight alignment refers to the correctly aligning the sights without any reference to the target.

Question 5

Briefly explain what is meant by the term “follow through”

Answer 5

Follow through means that you will continue to do for 2 or 3 seconds, everything that you did before the gun was fired.

Question 6

The rifle grip is secured at 4 points, list them.

Answer 6

1. Gun hand
2. Support hand
3. Shoulder
4. Cheek

Question 7

What is the advantage of a telescopic sights over open sights/iron sights?

Answer 7

The advantage is that your sights and your target appear on the same plane.

Question 8

What are the 3 main factors that should be considered when choosing a telescope?

Answer 8

1. Magnification
2. Field of view
3. Eye relief

Question 9

Explain what is meant by the following eyes open dimensions: 4 x 40 [four by forty]

Answer 9

This means that the telescope will magnify your target image four times its actual size and the diameter of the front lense is 40 mm wide

Question 10

Why is the isosceles stance called the isosceles stance

Answer 10

Is is called that because your legs and arms form 2 isosceles triangles.

Question 11

In the isosceles stance, how far apart should your feet be.

Answer 11

Shoulder width apart.

Question 12

List 2 advantaged of the isosceles stance.

Answer 12

1. You face your opponent head on which means you have a wider peripheral vision.
2. It also provides a well balanced platform and keeps you in a position that will allow fast movement in any direction.

Question 13

Which stance is recommended when shooting behind cover?

Answer 13

Weaver stance

Question 14

Why is the probe position only recommended as a last resort?

Answer 14

Once in position, you will not be able to move easily.

Question 15

List two advantages of the probe position.

Answer 15

Provides a stable platform and will increase accuracy over long distances. Also makes you a smaller target to your opponent

Question 16

Shotgun stance can be compared to a boxer, how much weights should be on your front foot?

Answer 16

75%

Question 17

You’re right handed, which thumb should be used to click the hammer on the revolver

Answer 17

Your left hand.

Question 18

If a person is flinching, what are they doing?

Answer 18

They are jerking, or they jerk their finger on the trigger usually out of fright or when anticipating shots fired.

Question 19

Explain the importance of target identification.

Answer 19

Before firing, the target should always be identified because you are liable for where the bullet lands (especially in high risk places)