What defines the Natural Point of Aim (NPA)?

The Natural Point of Aim (NPA) is defined as the point where your rifle is naturally pointing when your body is in a relaxed position. This concept emphasizes the importance of body alignment and muscle relaxation to achieve an accurate shot. When in a stable and balanced shooting position, your body will naturally align itself with the target without requiring significant muscular effort to hold the sights on that point. Achieving the NPA allows a shooter to significantly reduce fatigue and improve accuracy since it ensures that the shooter is not fighting against their body’s natural alignment while aiming.

Other options might refer to aspects of marksmanship but do not capture the essential role of NPA. For instance, aligning your sights with the target or adjusting for wind are important but involve conscious adjustments rather than the inherent quality of being naturally aligned when relaxed. The target's center is a focus point for shooting, but it does not represent the ideal bodily position for aiming effectively.