In a typical rifle shooting sequence, what is the step immediately after establishing your stance?

• A. Gently press the trigger.
• B. Bring the rifle to position.
• C. Align sights.
• D. Breathe.

Answer: (B)

After you establish a solid stance, the next step is to bring the rifle to position. This means mounting the rifle against your shoulder with a stable cheek weld and consistent alignment so the sights can be properly viewed through your aiming eye. Having the rifle in this position creates a repeatable reference frame for aiming and minimises movement as you look through the sights. Only once the rifle is in position should you align the sights, control your breathing during the aiming hold, and then perform a smooth trigger press. If you skip bringing the rifle to position, you can't reliably line up the sights or maintain stability for an accurate shot. The other actions—breathing and pulling the trigger—come after the rifle is mounted and the sights are aligned.