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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course EXAM
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The three major components of a pistol are:
Ans: frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger:
Ans: when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism:
Ans: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the
cartridge.
Aiming consists of:
Ans: sight alignment and sight picture.
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When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time;
therefore, you should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and
sharp.
Ans: front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun:
Ans: a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or
slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should:
Ans: keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after
waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of a
hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should:
Ans: use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because:
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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course EXAM
(updated 2025) Questions & Answers |
Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE
2025|2026 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
The three major components of a pistol are:
Ans: frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger:
Ans: when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism:
Ans: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the
cartridge.
Aiming consists of:
Ans: sight alignment and sight picture.
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When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time;
therefore, you should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and
sharp.
Ans: front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun:
Ans: a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or
slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should:
Ans: keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after
waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of a
hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should:
Ans: use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because:
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