The Rifle
What model is the cadet air rifle?
Daisy 853C
How should you always treat a rifle?
As if it was loaded.
What is the purpose of a sling?
To help support and stabilize the rifle.
What should you do when you hear "PLACE YOUR EQUIPMENT DOWN AND STAND BACK"
Place your equipment on the shooting mat, and stand behind it.
Air rifles are toys and should not be treated with the same respect as firearms.
FALSE.
Air rifles can cause serious injuries if not handled safely.
What is the purpose of the sights?
To assist with aiming the rifle.
Where should your muzzle be pointed?
In a safe direction, either upwards or downrange.
What is a grouping?
A cluster of shots on a target, used to sight a rifle.
What should you do when you hear "ADOPT THE PRONE POSITION"?
Lie down on the shooting mat.
You should change your technique after a poor shot.
FALSE.
Changing your technique makes it more difficult to figure out what went wrong, and to help you correct it.
What is the purpose of the stock?
To provide support and stability.
Where should your trigger finger be until you're ready to fire?
Off the trigger
Is a tight grouping good or bad?
Good
What should you do when you hear "COVER OFF YOUR FIRING POINT"
Stand behind your shooting mat, holding your equipment.
A rifle that has been checked and is safe does not need to be pointed in a safe direction.
FALSE.
Air rifles must always be pointed in a safe direction.
What is the purpose of the safety?
It prevents the rifle from firing accidentally.
What should you do if you hear "CEASE FIRE"?
Immediately turn your safety on and put the rifle down.
How many marksmanship classification levels are there?
Four
What should you do when you hear "CHANGE RELAYS"
Remove your equipment from your shooting mat, and exit the range.
A sling can help support and stabilize a rifle.
TRUE.
When used correctly, a sling can support and stabilize a rifle, minimizing movement.
Name this part
Depends on part
You notice your rifle is damaged, what do you do?
Make it safe, and report the damage to the Range Safety Officer.
What classification level would be 1.5cm?
Distinguished Marksman
What should you do when you hear "UNLOAD AND PREPARE FOR INSPECTION"?
Dry fire your rifle, make it safe, then put it horizontally on your shoulder.
You can handle an air rifle without training or assistance if you have handled any kind of firearm before.
FALSE.
You must always have training on how to use the rifle you are handling, and must have completed a handling test beforehand.