Basic Shooting Skills Quiz

What are the three fundamentals of good marksmanship?

• Proper leading the target, proper shotgun shooting, and proper handgun shooting

• Proper bow shooting position, proper stance, and proper balance

• Proper sight alignment, proper breathing, and proper trigger squeeze

• Proper sight adjustment, proper shooting technique, and practice

What is the purpose of sight alignment in rifle firing?

• To estimate the length of the lead necessary to hit the target

• To determine your dominant eye

• To adjust the rear and front sights

• To ensure that the bullet will travel to the target in your sight

How should you squeeze the trigger when firing a rifle?

• Pull the trigger quickly and forcefully

• Apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires

• Exhale completely before pulling the trigger

• Hold your breath while pulling the trigger

What is the correct shooting position for bow shooting?

• Sit on a chair with your legs crossed and your back relaxed

• Lie down on your stomach with your legs extended and your arms stretched out

• Kneel down with your back straight and your knees slightly bent

• Stand at a right angle to the target with your feet approximately shoulder width apart

What is the recommended distance for initial sighting of most handguns?

• 50 feet

• 100 yards

• 25 meters

• 10 yards

What should you check before firing a flintlock muzzleloader?

• The position of your feet and stance

• The amount of powder in the pan primer

• The alignment of the rear and front sights

• Your flint and the setting of the flintlock

What is the correct way to hold a handgun for maximum stability?

• With one hand, fingers wrapped around the grip

• With both hands, fingers interlaced

• With both hands, one supporting the other

• With one hand, fingers on top of the barrel

What is the purpose of a peep sight on a rifle?

• To increase the range of the rifle

• To improve the accuracy of the rifle

• To make the rifle look more intimidating

• To reduce the recoil of the rifle

What is the most important factor in achieving accuracy when shooting a bow?

• The type of bow used

• The weight of the arrow

• The archer's stance and grip

• The distance to the target

What is the correct way to load a semi-automatic pistol?

• Insert the magazine, then pull the slide back and release

• Insert the magazine, then push the slide forward

• Insert the magazine, then pull the trigger

• Insert the magazine, then shake the pistol