NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Exam With Well
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The three major components of a pistol are: ANSWER>>>>frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: ANSWER>>>>when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: ANSWER>>>>releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: ANSWER>>>>sight alignment and sight picture.
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. ANSWER>>>>front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: ANSWER>>>>a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
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, 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: ANSWER>>>>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: ANSWER>>>>use the same grip each time that
you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: ANSWER>>>>it integrates, maintains and
continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: ANSWER>>>>is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: ANSWER>>>>case, primer, powder charge
and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: ANSWER>>>>it is natural and easy to
assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: ANSWER>>>>in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
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The three major components of a pistol are: ANSWER>>>>frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: ANSWER>>>>when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: ANSWER>>>>releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: ANSWER>>>>sight alignment and sight picture.
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. ANSWER>>>>front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: ANSWER>>>>a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
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, 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: ANSWER>>>>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: ANSWER>>>>use the same grip each time that
you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: ANSWER>>>>it integrates, maintains and
continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: ANSWER>>>>is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: ANSWER>>>>case, primer, powder charge
and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: ANSWER>>>>it is natural and easy to
assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: ANSWER>>>>in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
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