Effective December 15, 2010, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

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The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Washington certification.

2.14 Sights

Sights are used to aim rifles and handguns. There are three types of sights used on firearms.

Open Sight: Open sights are common on rifles and handguns. There are a rear sight and a front sight which must be lined up. The first drawing on the left shows an open sight.

Aperture (Peep) Sight: Peep sights are usually found on target rifles, although some hunters use them, too. There are a rear sight and a front sight which must be lined up. The drawing below shows how to use a peep sight.

Telescopic Sight (Scope): Telescopic sights are very popular with hunters. They are generally easier to use than open or peep sights. The scope is a tube which the shooter looks through toward the target. The pictures below show different telescopic sights. Telescopic sights normally make the target look closer or bigger, making it easier to aim.

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