SHOTGUN NRA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉How should a BB gun be treated? Answer: A BB gun must always
be treated with the same respect and caution as any gun.
◉What should you always keep pointed in a safe direction? Answer:
The gun.
◉What should you do with your finger until ready to shoot?
Answer: Keep your finger off the trigger.
◉When should the gun be unloaded? Answer: Until ready to use.
◉What should you wear for protection while shooting? Answer: Eye
and ear protection.
◉What should you never use before or while shooting? Answer:
Alcohol or drugs.
,◉What is your responsibility regarding sight and hearing
protection? Answer: It is your responsibility to wear adequate eye
and ear protection.
◉What is required for a tournament to be considered a Sanctioned
Tournament? Answer: It must be covered by an Official Program
authorized by the NRA.
◉What is the minimum number of days for application approval for
an Approved Tournament? Answer: 30 days before the firing date.
◉What is the minimum number of days for application approval for
a Registered Tournament? Answer: 45 days before the firing date.
◉What type of scores are used for classification in Approved
Tournaments? Answer: Scores are used for classification.
◉Are scores used for National Records in Approved Tournaments?
Answer: No.
◉What is required for competitors in Registered Tournaments?
Answer: Competitors must be NRA members.
,◉What is the purpose of the NRA ID Number in tournaments?
Answer: It is required for classification purposes.
◉What must sponsors provide each competitor in a tournament?
Answer: An Official Bulletin.
◉What is the rule regarding dry firing? Answer: It should be
permitted only on the firing line or in designated areas.
◉What is the role of the Official Referee in Registered Tournaments?
Answer: An Official Referee may be assigned by the NRA.
◉What is the difference between Approved and Registered
Tournaments regarding fixed award schedules? Answer: Fixed
award schedules are not required in Approved Tournaments but are
in Registered Tournaments.
◉What should be done if sponsors require additional rules for
special conditions? Answer: The additions must be fully set forth in
the program for the competition.
◉What is the purpose of the NRA's Competitive Shooting Division?
Answer: To approve applications for conducting NRA Approved or
Registered Tournaments.
, ◉What is the consequence of not following the NRA rules? Answer:
Tournament sponsors may not alter these rules.
◉What is the significance of the rule numbering system in the NRA
rulebook? Answer: It corresponds to rules for other types of NRA
competitions.
◉What should competitors know about their target? Answer: They
should know their target and what is beyond it.
◉What type of competitions do these rules not apply to? Answer:
International Shooting Sports Federation type competitions.
◉What is the recommended action for learning more about gun
safety? Answer: Enroll in an NRA safety training or basic
marksmanship course.
◉What must be done if a competitor is not an NRA member?
Answer: They will be assigned a special number for score entry.
◉What is the maximum duration for conducting a tournament?
Answer: A tournament may be conducted on one day or over
successive days, with intervening days allowed.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉How should a BB gun be treated? Answer: A BB gun must always
be treated with the same respect and caution as any gun.
◉What should you always keep pointed in a safe direction? Answer:
The gun.
◉What should you do with your finger until ready to shoot?
Answer: Keep your finger off the trigger.
◉When should the gun be unloaded? Answer: Until ready to use.
◉What should you wear for protection while shooting? Answer: Eye
and ear protection.
◉What should you never use before or while shooting? Answer:
Alcohol or drugs.
,◉What is your responsibility regarding sight and hearing
protection? Answer: It is your responsibility to wear adequate eye
and ear protection.
◉What is required for a tournament to be considered a Sanctioned
Tournament? Answer: It must be covered by an Official Program
authorized by the NRA.
◉What is the minimum number of days for application approval for
an Approved Tournament? Answer: 30 days before the firing date.
◉What is the minimum number of days for application approval for
a Registered Tournament? Answer: 45 days before the firing date.
◉What type of scores are used for classification in Approved
Tournaments? Answer: Scores are used for classification.
◉Are scores used for National Records in Approved Tournaments?
Answer: No.
◉What is required for competitors in Registered Tournaments?
Answer: Competitors must be NRA members.
,◉What is the purpose of the NRA ID Number in tournaments?
Answer: It is required for classification purposes.
◉What must sponsors provide each competitor in a tournament?
Answer: An Official Bulletin.
◉What is the rule regarding dry firing? Answer: It should be
permitted only on the firing line or in designated areas.
◉What is the role of the Official Referee in Registered Tournaments?
Answer: An Official Referee may be assigned by the NRA.
◉What is the difference between Approved and Registered
Tournaments regarding fixed award schedules? Answer: Fixed
award schedules are not required in Approved Tournaments but are
in Registered Tournaments.
◉What should be done if sponsors require additional rules for
special conditions? Answer: The additions must be fully set forth in
the program for the competition.
◉What is the purpose of the NRA's Competitive Shooting Division?
Answer: To approve applications for conducting NRA Approved or
Registered Tournaments.
, ◉What is the consequence of not following the NRA rules? Answer:
Tournament sponsors may not alter these rules.
◉What is the significance of the rule numbering system in the NRA
rulebook? Answer: It corresponds to rules for other types of NRA
competitions.
◉What should competitors know about their target? Answer: They
should know their target and what is beyond it.
◉What type of competitions do these rules not apply to? Answer:
International Shooting Sports Federation type competitions.
◉What is the recommended action for learning more about gun
safety? Answer: Enroll in an NRA safety training or basic
marksmanship course.
◉What must be done if a competitor is not an NRA member?
Answer: They will be assigned a special number for score entry.
◉What is the maximum duration for conducting a tournament?
Answer: A tournament may be conducted on one day or over
successive days, with intervening days allowed.
