Pistol permit Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
.45 caliber firearms will shoot what size ammunition?
A. .45 caliber, 380 and .357
B. .45 caliber and 9mm
C. only 45 caliber
D. anything that will fit in the chamber without protruding
Correct Answers C. Only 45 caliber
A firearm which is a double action/single action (DA/SA) has a
very heavy initial pull of the trigger. Correct Answers True
A good shooting position enables you t on be:
A. Balanced
B. Relaxed
C. Comfortable
D. All of the above Correct Answers A. Balanced
Always lubricate your ammunition before using. Correct
Answers False
An incorrect grip when shooting a semi-automatic handgun can
cause what?
A. failure to feed
B. failure to eject a spent cartridge
C. failureof the slide to go into battery
D. all of the above Correct Answers D. All of the above
Before handing a gun to someone, you must be sure it is u
loaded and the action is open. Correct Answers True
, Before loading any gun, be sure the safety is engaged, if
equipped. Correct Answers True
Every time you pick up a gun you must be sure it's unloaded.
Correct Answers True
Every US state has the same gun laws. Correct Answers False
How can you help prevent burns from ejected casings?
A. wear high necked shirts, closed toe shoes and a hat
B. wait until the brass cools off
C. always carry burn cream in your range bag
D. do not use aluminum cased ammunition Correct Answers A.
Wear high necked shirts, closed toe shoes and a hat
How do you handle a misfire in a semi automatic handgun?
A. set the gun down and wait 10 minutes
B. open the action and remove the round
C. ignore it, nothing happened
D. stay on target, wait 30 seconds, rack the slide to eject the
round. Correct Answers D. Stay on target, wait 30 seconds,
rack the slide to eject the round
How do you know the difference between a misfire and a
hangfire?
A. the misfire has a reduced recoil
B. the hangfire does not go off
C. you do not, until you have waited 30 seconds
.45 caliber firearms will shoot what size ammunition?
A. .45 caliber, 380 and .357
B. .45 caliber and 9mm
C. only 45 caliber
D. anything that will fit in the chamber without protruding
Correct Answers C. Only 45 caliber
A firearm which is a double action/single action (DA/SA) has a
very heavy initial pull of the trigger. Correct Answers True
A good shooting position enables you t on be:
A. Balanced
B. Relaxed
C. Comfortable
D. All of the above Correct Answers A. Balanced
Always lubricate your ammunition before using. Correct
Answers False
An incorrect grip when shooting a semi-automatic handgun can
cause what?
A. failure to feed
B. failure to eject a spent cartridge
C. failureof the slide to go into battery
D. all of the above Correct Answers D. All of the above
Before handing a gun to someone, you must be sure it is u
loaded and the action is open. Correct Answers True
, Before loading any gun, be sure the safety is engaged, if
equipped. Correct Answers True
Every time you pick up a gun you must be sure it's unloaded.
Correct Answers True
Every US state has the same gun laws. Correct Answers False
How can you help prevent burns from ejected casings?
A. wear high necked shirts, closed toe shoes and a hat
B. wait until the brass cools off
C. always carry burn cream in your range bag
D. do not use aluminum cased ammunition Correct Answers A.
Wear high necked shirts, closed toe shoes and a hat
How do you handle a misfire in a semi automatic handgun?
A. set the gun down and wait 10 minutes
B. open the action and remove the round
C. ignore it, nothing happened
D. stay on target, wait 30 seconds, rack the slide to eject the
round. Correct Answers D. Stay on target, wait 30 seconds,
rack the slide to eject the round
How do you know the difference between a misfire and a
hangfire?
A. the misfire has a reduced recoil
B. the hangfire does not go off
C. you do not, until you have waited 30 seconds
