Name three basic rifle shooting positions used in competitions.

• A. Sitting, crouching, and kneeling.
• B. Standing, seated, and prone.
• C. Standing, kneeling, and prone.
• D. Prone, sitting, and crawling.

Answer: (C)

Three basic rifle shooting positions used in competitions are standing, kneeling, and prone. This trio covers a range of stability and requires different body mechanics, testing balance, control, and accuracy in varied conditions. Standing is the least stable and relies mainly on core strength and technique. Kneeling adds more support through the legs and arms, giving greater stability while still allowing quick adjustments. Prone provides the most stability, with the shooter lying flat and using ground contact for maximum accuracy. In many events, shooters must compete from all three positions, making them the standard set. Other terms like sitting or crawling aren’t the official basic positions used in standard rifle competitions.