In side alignment, which statement accurately describes the relationship between the front and rear sights?

• A. The top of the front sight is even with the top of the rear sight and light on both sides is even.
• B. The front sight should be lower than the rear sight to compensate for parallax.
• C. The rear sight should be set above the front sight regardless of light.
• D. The sights alignment is not important as long as the shot is accurate.

Answer: (A)

Side alignment means you create a straight, centered line from the sight to the target. The front sight should sit on the same plane as the rear sight top, with the front sight centered in the rear notch and equal light on both sides. This setup keeps the bore, sights, and target in a common line, so where you aim matches where the bullet will go. Lowering the front sight to “compensate” for parallax isn’t how iron sights work, and the rear sight being above the front regardless of light isn’t the correct alignment either. Good sight alignment is essential for repeatable accuracy.