ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under ACT 235 standards, what is the primary purpose of a proper follow-through after firing a shot?
- To reset the trigger faster
- To maintain sight alignment and avoid flinching before the bullet exits the barrel (Correct answer)
- To eject the spent casing quickly
- To signal the range officer the shot is complete
Correct answer: To maintain sight alignment and avoid flinching before the bullet exits the barrel
Follow-through ensures the shooter holds position so that any movement does not disturb bullet trajectory while it is still in the barrel.
Question 2: Which shooting stance is most commonly taught in ACT 235 training for officers who must shoot from behind cover?
- Prone position
- Chapman stance
- Isosceles stance
- Compressed or modified Weaver stance (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Compressed or modified Weaver stance
A compressed or modified Weaver stance allows officers to minimize exposure while maintaining stability and weapon control from behind cover.
Question 3: During qualification under ACT 235, a shooter consistently impacts low and left (for a right-handed shooter). What is the most likely cause?
- Improper trigger reset
- Anticipating recoil and tightening the grip before the shot breaks (Correct answer)
- Incorrect eye dominance
- Too high a sight picture
Correct answer: Anticipating recoil and tightening the grip before the shot breaks
Anticipating recoil causes right-handed shooters to push down and left just before or as the trigger breaks, pulling shots low-left.
Question 4: What does the term 'sight picture' mean in ACT 235 marksmanship training?
- The image on the target camera feed
- The relationship between the front sight, rear sight, and target when properly aligned (Correct answer)
- The view through a telescopic scope
- The shooter's field of vision while scanning for threats
Correct answer: The relationship between the front sight, rear sight, and target when properly aligned
Sight picture is the complete alignment of front sight, rear sight, and the target as seen by the shooter before firing.
Question 5: ACT 235 training emphasizes that trigger control means the trigger should be pressed in which manner?
- Quickly to minimize muzzle movement
- Straight to the rear with steady, increasing pressure until the shot breaks (Correct answer)
- Using only the tip of the finger for speed
- Pressed and held fully to the rear between shots
Correct answer: Straight to the rear with steady, increasing pressure until the shot breaks
Smooth, rearward pressure with no lateral movement is fundamental to ACT 235 trigger control doctrine to avoid disturbing sight alignment.
Question 6: At the qualification range under ACT 235, which distance is typically the shortest used for handgun qualification courses of fire?
- 3 yards (Correct answer)
- 7 yards
- 10 yards
- 15 yards
Correct answer: 3 yards
3-yard (or close-contact distance) strings of fire are included in ACT 235 qualification to address real-world close-quarters encounters.
Question 7: What is 'trigger reset' and why is it important in ACT 235 practical marksmanship?
- Replacing a worn trigger spring; extends weapon service life
- The point at which the trigger mechanism re-engages after firing; allows faster follow-up shots with less movement (Correct answer)
- Adjusting trigger pull weight to factory spec
- Releasing the trigger fully to the guard before the next shot
Correct answer: The point at which the trigger mechanism re-engages after firing; allows faster follow-up shots with less movement
Allowing the trigger to reset only to the reset point — rather than releasing it fully — keeps the trigger closer to the break point and speeds accurate follow-up shots.
ACT 235 235 Marksmanship & Target Practice Skills 2
Under ACT 235 standards, what is the primary purpose of a proper follow-through after firing a shot?