Follow through is defined as what?

• A. Maintaining other marksmanship fundamentals through the firing cycle.
• B. Primarily focusing on the trigger pull.
• C. Reviewing the target after the shot.
• D. Reloading immediately after firing.

Answer: (A)

Follow-through means carrying all the fundamentals through the entire firing cycle. You keep your stance, grip, sight alignment, and sight picture steady, and you continue smooth trigger control while the shot breaks and the firearm recoils. By staying focused on the target and maintaining control until the cycle is completed, you ensure a clean release, consistent accuracy, and readiness for the next shot. It’s not just about the trigger or what you do after the shot, and not about reloading, but about sustaining proper form from start to finish.