CFSC / PAL: Firing techniques and firearm care

All 15 questions in this test

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1. Which rifle shooting position is the steadiest?

   1. Kneeling
   2. Prone
   3. Sitting with legs crossed
   4. Standing

2. How is shooting a shotgun at a flying bird different from shooting a rifle?

   1. You aim more precisely, with one eye closed and a steady rest
   2. You squeeze the trigger more slowly
   3. You point the shotgun rather than aim precisely
   4. You hold your breath longer before firing

3. How should you work the trigger of a rifle for an accurate shot?

   1. Slap it like a typewriter key
   2. Yank it quickly once the sights line up
   3. Squeeze it slowly and steadily
   4. Pull it halfway and then jerk it

4. With open sights, what must you line up to aim correctly?

   1. The rear sight, the front sight and the target
   2. The scope cross-hairs, the muzzle and the trigger guard
   3. The barrel rib and the receiver top
   4. The front bead and the trigger guard

5. Shooting at a moving clay target, what happens if you stop swinging the shotgun as you fire?

   1. The shot will probably pass behind the target
   2. The pellets will curve back toward the target
   3. The shot pattern will become much tighter
   4. The shotgun will jam before the next shot

6. Which of these is an acceptable target?

   1. A bottle floating on a calm lake
   2. A sign post along a back road
   3. One that is identified, safe to shoot and legal
   4. Any animal you can hear moving in the bushes ahead

7. When should a rifle shot be released?

   1. After holding a deep breath as long as you can
   2. In the natural pause at the bottom of a breath
   3. At the top of a full breath with lungs full
   4. While breathing in, to keep the chest still

8. What does "anticipation" mean in the course's approach to marksmanship?

   1. Guessing where a moving target will stop
   2. Flinching just before the firearm goes off
   3. Thinking through where every shot could go before firing
   4. Pulling the trigger the very moment that game appears in view

9. What must you do before you start cleaning a firearm?

   1. Put the safety on and leave the magazine in place
   2. Unload it and PROVE it safe, with no ammunition nearby
   3. Cock the hammer so the action is easier to open
   4. Fire one shot first to warm the barrel and loosen the residue

10. Why can oil left in a firearm be dangerous in very cold weather?

    1. It makes the stock crack in the cold
    2. It turns the powder in the chamber damp
    3. It can freeze parts in a firing position
    4. It makes the trigger impossible to pull

11. Which rifle shooting position is the least stable?

    1. Kneeling on one knee
    2. Prone
    3. Sitting
    4. Standing

12. What should you do right before firing a firearm that was oiled for storage?

    1. Run a dry patch through the bore to remove oil
    2. Fire one round with a reduced charge
    3. Add more oil so the first bullet moves freely
    4. Rinse the barrel out with hot water

13. Why can a rifle scope create a safety risk while you aim?

    1. Its narrow field of view can hide a person entering the line of fire
    2. Its mount can loosen and push the muzzle off the target
    3. Its lenses can focus sunlight and start a grass fire near the stand
    4. Its magnification makes the target seem farther than it is

14. Which eye should you use for sighting?

    1. Your master (dominant) eye
    2. Always the right eye
    3. Whichever eye is less tired
    4. The eye with weaker vision

15. Your rifle's trigger feels gritty and sometimes slips. What should you do?

    1. File the sear until it feels smooth
    2. Have a qualified gunsmith repair it
    3. Fix it later and keep using it
    4. Adjust the trigger spring yourself