When aiming a pistol with no red dot, what should the shooter focus on?

• A. Front Sight Post
• B. The Target
• C. Rear Sight
• D. Muzzle

Answer: (A)

When using iron sights, the key is sight alignment and sight picture. Without a red dot, you should focus on the front sight post. Keeping the front sight crisp lets your eye correctly judge the alignment with the rear sight so the shot goes where you intend. The target and the rear sight should be visible but a little blurred in your peripheral focus, while the top of the front sight sits centered in the rear sight notch and aligned with the aiming point. If you try to focus on the target or the muzzle, the front sight will blur and your alignment becomes inconsistent, making shot placement less predictable.