Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety (CRFSC) Practice Exam 2025 – All-in-One Guide to Master Your Safety Certification!

The four recognized shooting positions for rifles are Standing, Sitting, Prone, and Kneeling. Each position is used to provide varying levels of stability and accuracy, depending on the shooting scenario.

Standing is often the least stable position, as the shooter relies primarily on muscle control to maintain aim, making it suitable for situations requiring mobility. Sitting offers a more stable base; the shooter's center of gravity is lower, and the arms have better support, allowing for improved accuracy, especially at longer distances. Kneeling provides a compromise between standing and sitting, allowing for easier mobility while still offering a stable shooting platform. Prone is the most stable position, with the shooter lying flat on the ground, which minimizes movement and improves accuracy, especially in long-range shooting.

Other choices include variations of these positions but do not accurately represent the standard shooting positions known in rifle shooting contexts. Squatting, lying down, or walking are not recognized as standard shooting positions in the same way that the correct options are, thereby making them less effective for precise shooting applications.