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Marksmanship Gun Safety Rules

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What is the first action to take when receiving a weapon?

Verify the ammunition is present
Point the weapon at the target
Verify the rifle is locked to the rear
Clear the weapon (correct)

What is the correct technique for handling the trigger?

Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire (correct)
Keep your finger on the rifle's bolt
Keep your finger on the trigger guard
Keep your finger on the trigger at all times

What is the purpose of verifying the area behind the target?

To ensure the target is at the correct range
To ensure proper firing technique
To prevent injury or damage to objects behind the target (correct)
To ensure proper hearing protection

What is the primary concern of the reviewer on marksmanship gun safety rules?

Injury and death prevention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct position of the rifle butt?

Against the shoulder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of marksmanship?

The skill of shooting and hitting the target (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Eye Relief Trigger Control method?

To apply pressure on the trigger without disturbing sight alignment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the 'V' formed between the thumb and index finger be placed on the pistol grip?

High on the pistol grip directly behind the trigger (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the 'flinch' error in trigger control?

Moving the head or closing the eyes in anticipation of recoil (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of steps to mechanically zero a weapon?

Adjust the font sight post up or down, then adjust the rear sight windage drum 17 clicks to the right (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of proper trigger control?

Delivering the shot without disturbing sight alignment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'buck' error in trigger control characterized by?

Taking up the recoil just before the weapon fires (D) Signup and view all the answers

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