Which of the following lists the correct third fundamental of good marksmanship for safety and accuracy?

• A. Proper sight adjustment; proper shooting technique; practice
• B. Proper stance; breathing; trigger control
• C. Grip; stance; follow-through
• D. Focus; breath control; alignment

Answer: (A)

Practice is the third fundamental because once sights are properly adjusted and solid shooting technique is learned, repeating those steps under real conditions builds the consistency and safety needed for reliable accuracy. Proper sight adjustment ensures your sights align with the target so your aim corresponds to where the bullet will go, while correct shooting technique covers how you hold the firearm, your stance, your breath, your trigger control, and your follow-through—all of which influence stability and control. It’s through regular practice that these elements become automatic and dependable, helping you maintain accuracy even as conditions change. The other options include important components like stance, breathing, grip, and focus, but they’re parts of technique rather than the final piece that ties everything together through repeatable, safe performance.