Firing techniques and range procedures
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Before you shoot: personal protection
Always wear eye protection and hearing protection when shooting or near a firing line. Shooting glasses guard against powder residue, case fragments and ricochets; muffs or plugs prevent permanent hearing loss.
The four shooting positions (long guns)
| Position | Stability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Prone (lying down) | Most stable | Lowest profile; may be blocked by grass or terrain |
| Sitting | Very stable | Good compromise in the field |
| Kneeling | Moderately stable | Quick to assume |
| Standing (offhand) | Least stable | Use a rest (tree, shooting sticks) when possible |
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