24 Questions
What is considered one of the most important fundamentals of quick fire?
Gripping
Which part of the hand should be used as the base for gripping?
Web between thumb and second finger
What is the recommended gripping pressure range for a weapon in marksmanship?
30 – 70%
How many types of grips are mentioned in the text for marksmanship?
Two
How should the thumb of the firing hand be positioned during gripping?
Rest alongside the weapon without pressure
Which factor is NOT listed as one of the basic factors of marksmanship in the text?
Breathing Technique
In the two-hand grip, what is the purpose of the non-firing hand?
To steady the firing hand
What is a precaution mentioned regarding thumb placement in relation to the weapon?
Do not place the non-firing thumb in the rear of the weapon
How should the non-firing thumb be positioned in a fist grip?
Alongside the firing thumb
What is another name for the Palm-Supported Grip in firearms handling?
The cup and saucer grip
Which grip involves wrapping the non-firing fingers around the back of the firing hand?
Palm-Supported Grip
Which grip is applied in a similar way to the fist grip?
Fist grip
In sight alignment, which position indicates that the front sight post tip is lower than the rear sight post tip?
6 o'clock
When using a telescopic sight with a dot reticle, how should you align the target?
With the tip of the front sight post
Which part of the trigger finger should be used to squeeze the trigger?
First pad of the finger
What does 'follow through' in marksmanship refer to?
Continuous squeezing of the trigger until last round
Which sight alignment position has the front sight post tip higher than the rear sight post tip?
12 o'clock
What is the correct alignment for a 0 o'clock sight alignment?
Front and rear sight posts level and equal on both sides
What is the purpose of sight alignment in handgun shooting?
To align the rear and front sights correctly
Which stance type involves having both feet open apart with arms extended forward and eyes at the same level?
Natural Stance
In a Weaver Stance, which hand supports the shooting arm that is extended forward?
Weak hand
What is the main difference between Isosceles Stance and Show Stance?
The position of the elbows
What does sight picture refer to in handgun shooting?
The image seen when sights are correctly aligned with the target
Why is sight-in necessary for handguns with iron sights?
To align the rear and front sights with precision
Study Notes
Basic Factors of Marksmanship
- Gripping, stance, sight alignment, trigger factor, and follow-through are the basic factors of marksmanship
Gripping
- A proper grip is essential for quick fire, allowing the weapon to become an extension of the hand and arm
- Grip the weapon firmly with the web between the thumb and second finger as the base, and wrap the other four fingers around the sides
- Gripping pressure should be 30-70% (push and pull)
Types of Grips
- One-hand grip: hold the weapon in the non-firing hand, form a V with the thumb and forefinger, and place the weapon in the V with the front and rear sights in line with the firing arm
- Two-hand grip: place the non-firing hand under the firing hand, wrapping the non-firing fingers around the firing hand
- Fist grip: grip the firing hand as with the one-hand grip, and place the non-firing hand over the firing hand
- Palm-supported grip: place the non-firing hand under the firing hand, wrapping the non-firing fingers around the back of the firing hand
- Weaver grip: similar to the fist grip, with the non-firing thumb over the middle finger of the firing hand
Stance
- The center of gravity must be between two equal weights as support
- Types of stance: normal, boxing, natural, isosceles, show, and weaver stance
Sight Alignment
- Proper relationship between front sight post and rear sight post
- Sight alignment is crucial in handgun shooting due to the shorter distance between sights
- Types of sight alignment: 0 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, 9 o'clock, and 12 o'clock
Trigger Factor
- Use the first pad of the trigger finger to squeeze the trigger
Follow-Through
- Continuous squeezing of the trigger until the last round
Test your knowledge on the basic factors of marksmanship including gripping, stances, sight alignment, trigger factor, and follow through. This quiz covers the essential skills required for precision shooting.
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