Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
When hunting, what is meant by the 'backstop'?
A safe backstop, such as a steep dirt hill, is necessary to ensure that if a bullet misses or passes through the target, it does not travel to an unsafe area.
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Question: When hunting, what is meant by the 'backstop'?
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- A device used to prevent the firearm from recoiling. ✅ The terrain or object behind the target that will safely stop the bullet.
- The person standing behind the shooter to assist in spotting.
- The end of a designated firing range.
Correct answer: The terrain or object behind the target that will safely stop the bullet.
Explanation: A safe backstop, such as a steep dirt hill, is necessary to ensure that if a bullet misses or passes through the target, it does not travel to an unsafe area.
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