Which statement describes what happens when a sighting target is missed?

Which statement describes what happens when a sighting target is missed?

• A. If a sighting target is missed, the competitor should halt firing, call a range official and have the official verify that the shot is not in the sighting bull.
• B. The shooter should continue firing until the next target is called.
• C. The shooter should replace the target themselves.
• D. Verification by a range official is optional.

Answer: (A)

When you miss the sighting target, the proper move is to stop firing and call a range official. The official then verifies where that shot went and confirms that it did not lie in the sighting bull. This check keeps the sighting process fair and ensures the sighting adjustments are correctly separated from scoring shots. You shouldn’t keep firing to the next target without this verification, and you shouldn’t try to replace the target yourself—these steps are handled by the range officials. Verification by a range official is part of the standard procedure to maintain accurate and fair results.

When you miss the sighting target, the proper move is to stop firing and call a range official. The official then verifies where that shot went and confirms that it did not lie in the sighting bull. This check keeps the sighting process fair and ensures the sighting adjustments are correctly separated from scoring shots. You shouldn’t keep firing to the next target without this verification, and you shouldn’t try to replace the target yourself—these steps are handled by the range officials. Verification by a range official is part of the standard procedure to maintain accurate and fair results.