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Understanding Firearm Sight Picture vs. Sight Alignment: A Clear, Safety-Forward Guide If you’ve spent any time around a range, you’ve likely heard someone say, “Fix your sight picture,” when they really meant, “Fix your sight alignment.” Those phrases are related, but they describe two different ideas. Knowing the difference helps you learn faster, communicate clearly with instructors and friends, and diagnose common accuracy problems without guessing. This a …

Red Dots, Iron Sights, and Optics Basics: A Safety-First Guide for New Firearm Owners Choosing an optic can feel like learning a new language: MOA, MRAD, co-witness, parallax, eye relief, and more. The good news is you don’t need to be an engineer to make a smart, safe purchase. This guide explains the most common types of sights and optics, what they’re designed to do, and how to evaluate them for your needs—without getting into any weapon-building, modification, or “tac …