SHOTGUN NRA PRACTICE EXAM 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
EXPLANATIONS
◉When shooting, you should hold your breath because: Answer: it
minimizes body movement.
◉Dry-firing: Answer: involves practicing every phase of the firing
process using an unloaded
firearm.
◉The basic rule for sight adjustment is: Answer: move the rear
sight in the same direction that you want hits on the target to move.
◉Trigger control when shooting refers to: Answer: the technique of
pulling the trigger without causing any movement of the aligned
sights.
◉As the gun powder burns, it creates high-pressure gas that begins
to push the bullet down the bore. Answer: True
, ◉Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort
are elements of a good shooting position. Answer: True
◉Proper sight alignment is having the front sight even with the top
of the rear sight, and the front sight centered in the notch of the rear
sight so that there is an equal amount of space on each side of the
front sight. Answer: True
◉A squib load develops less than normal pressure or velocity after
ignition of the cartridge powder charge. Answer: True
◉A gun that is properly maintained will function more reliably,
shoot more accurately and last longer. Answer: True
◉ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. Answer: True
◉The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. Answer:
True
◉Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons. Answer: True
◉A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after
the primer has been struck by the firing pin. Answer: False
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
EXPLANATIONS
◉When shooting, you should hold your breath because: Answer: it
minimizes body movement.
◉Dry-firing: Answer: involves practicing every phase of the firing
process using an unloaded
firearm.
◉The basic rule for sight adjustment is: Answer: move the rear
sight in the same direction that you want hits on the target to move.
◉Trigger control when shooting refers to: Answer: the technique of
pulling the trigger without causing any movement of the aligned
sights.
◉As the gun powder burns, it creates high-pressure gas that begins
to push the bullet down the bore. Answer: True
, ◉Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort
are elements of a good shooting position. Answer: True
◉Proper sight alignment is having the front sight even with the top
of the rear sight, and the front sight centered in the notch of the rear
sight so that there is an equal amount of space on each side of the
front sight. Answer: True
◉A squib load develops less than normal pressure or velocity after
ignition of the cartridge powder charge. Answer: True
◉A gun that is properly maintained will function more reliably,
shoot more accurately and last longer. Answer: True
◉ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. Answer: True
◉The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. Answer:
True
◉Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons. Answer: True
◉A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after
the primer has been struck by the firing pin. Answer: False
