In the prone position, competitors may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or they may use a mat.

In the prone position, competitors may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or they may use a mat.

• A. False
• B. Not allowed
• C. True
• D. Only during winter

Answer: (C)

In prone shooting, the surface under the shooter is flexible: you can lie directly on the bare firing point or you can place a mat if you prefer. This option is allowed to accommodate comfort, stability, and personal preference without giving an unfair advantage. Therefore, the statement is true—the rules permit either bare surface or a mat. The other options conflict with what the rules allow (saying it’s not allowed or false would ignore the permitted options) or add an unnecessary winter condition.

In prone shooting, the surface under the shooter is flexible: you can lie directly on the bare firing point or you can place a mat if you prefer. This option is allowed to accommodate comfort, stability, and personal preference without giving an unfair advantage. Therefore, the statement is true—the rules permit either bare surface or a mat. The other options conflict with what the rules allow (saying it’s not allowed or false would ignore the permitted options) or add an unnecessary winter condition.