NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING
COURSE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |
GRADED A+| PASS GUARANTEED
When introducing students to the various shooting positions, the instructor starts
with the position.
a) one-handed standing
b) two-handed standing
c) benchrest
d) prone - ANSWER C) bench rest
The instructor and student each____ as exercises are completed and objectives
achieved.
a) make a note on an index card
b) verbally agree
c) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the appendix
d) none of the above - ANSWER C) Sign off on the performance requirements
checklist in the appendix
Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
a) entering competitive shooting matches
,b) participating in the NRA basic marksmanship qualifications program
c) taking other NRA basic firearm training courses
d) all the above - ANSWER D) all the above
After demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and uploading each action type
of a pistol, the next demonstration that must be performed by the student is?
a) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
c) demonstrate how to clear a misfire
d) none of the above - ANSWER b) Demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
Before students practice dry firing and live firing on the range, the instructor
should:
a) Discuss the range layout
b) introduce the range personnel
c) review range operating procedures and commands
d) review range and gun safety rules
e) all the above - ANSWER E) all the above
It is recommended that when firing the first shots from the benchrest position;
a) The recommended target distance is 5 ft
b) the recommended target distance is 10 ft
c)the recommended target distance is 15 ft
d)the recommended target distance is 20 ft - ANSWER c)The recommended
target distance is 15 ft
, Which may be ignored when using training aids as firearms during a class?
a) the NRA gun safety rule # 1
b) the NRA gun safety rule # 2
c) the NRA gun safety rule # 3
d) none of them may be ignored - ANSWER d) None of them may be ignored
When selecting a pistol, students should:
a) know the laws in their area concerning purchase, ownership, use, possession,
and carrying of a pistol.
b) determine for what purpose the pistol will be used
c) make sure the pistol fits the hand properly
d) all the above - ANSWER d) all the above
When students fire the initial qualification, the required distance is :
a) 5 ft
b) 5 yes
c) 10 ft
d) 10 yds - ANSWER c) 10 ft
When unloading a semiautomatic pistol, you should keep the pistol pointed in a
safe direction, keep your finger off the trigger, and:
a) Remove the magazine, pull the slide back, and inspect the chamber to make sure
it is empty.
COURSE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |
GRADED A+| PASS GUARANTEED
When introducing students to the various shooting positions, the instructor starts
with the position.
a) one-handed standing
b) two-handed standing
c) benchrest
d) prone - ANSWER C) bench rest
The instructor and student each____ as exercises are completed and objectives
achieved.
a) make a note on an index card
b) verbally agree
c) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the appendix
d) none of the above - ANSWER C) Sign off on the performance requirements
checklist in the appendix
Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
a) entering competitive shooting matches
,b) participating in the NRA basic marksmanship qualifications program
c) taking other NRA basic firearm training courses
d) all the above - ANSWER D) all the above
After demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and uploading each action type
of a pistol, the next demonstration that must be performed by the student is?
a) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
c) demonstrate how to clear a misfire
d) none of the above - ANSWER b) Demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
Before students practice dry firing and live firing on the range, the instructor
should:
a) Discuss the range layout
b) introduce the range personnel
c) review range operating procedures and commands
d) review range and gun safety rules
e) all the above - ANSWER E) all the above
It is recommended that when firing the first shots from the benchrest position;
a) The recommended target distance is 5 ft
b) the recommended target distance is 10 ft
c)the recommended target distance is 15 ft
d)the recommended target distance is 20 ft - ANSWER c)The recommended
target distance is 15 ft
, Which may be ignored when using training aids as firearms during a class?
a) the NRA gun safety rule # 1
b) the NRA gun safety rule # 2
c) the NRA gun safety rule # 3
d) none of them may be ignored - ANSWER d) None of them may be ignored
When selecting a pistol, students should:
a) know the laws in their area concerning purchase, ownership, use, possession,
and carrying of a pistol.
b) determine for what purpose the pistol will be used
c) make sure the pistol fits the hand properly
d) all the above - ANSWER d) all the above
When students fire the initial qualification, the required distance is :
a) 5 ft
b) 5 yes
c) 10 ft
d) 10 yds - ANSWER c) 10 ft
When unloading a semiautomatic pistol, you should keep the pistol pointed in a
safe direction, keep your finger off the trigger, and:
a) Remove the magazine, pull the slide back, and inspect the chamber to make sure
it is empty.
