Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Exam

Raising the firearm muzzle from the horizontal position is important primarily for ensuring that the bullet is fired in line with the natural trajectory influenced by gravity. When you elevate the muzzle, you not only compensate for the effects of gravity, allowing for a more accurate shot at a distance, but you also improve the chances of hitting the intended target, particularly when aiming at elevated or distant targets.

Firing from a horizontal position can lead to more bullet drop than anticipated, resulting in misses. By adjusting the angle of the muzzle, you effectively account for the bullet's path as it travels, overcoming the influence of gravity that acts on it while in flight. This adjustment is crucial for marksmanship and improving accuracy over longer distances.

Other choices do not relate directly to the essential purpose of raising the firearm muzzle. Factors like aesthetics or recoil do not significantly impact the critical relationship between muzzle elevation and accuracy during shooting.