Which of the following is not a standard rifle firing position?

• A. Lying
• B. Prone
• C. Kneeling
• D. Standing

Answer: (A)

In rifle shooting, you learn a few clearly defined positions that give stability and control: standing, kneeling, and prone. Prone is the formal term for lying on the stomach with the rifle supported, and it’s routinely used in training and safety materials. The option described as lying isn’t a standard labeled position because it doesn’t specify how the shooter is supported in a definite stance. Standard terms require that clarity, so prone, kneeling, and standing are the recognized positions. Since lying isn’t a distinct, named position in this context, it isn’t considered a standard rifle firing position. The other choices—prone, kneeling, and standing—are all standard forms you’d be expected to use.