Skip to main content

Course Outline

There are four standard rifle-firing positions: prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling.

Prone

The prone position is the steadiest of the four positions. Because it’s the easiest to hold, it’s the best position for mastering the fundamentals of firing—aiming, breath control, trigger squeeze, and follow through.

Prone shooting position
  • Unit 5 of 11
  • Topic 2 of 4
  • Page 10 of 13