NRA Pistol Shooting Exam Questions And Answers
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What are the frame, barrel, and action ANS These are the three major components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern ANS This is the
cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge ANS This is the trigger
mechanism
What are sight alignment and sight picture ANS These are the elements or stages of aiming
What is unique about the front sight in aiming ANS Where to focus while aiming
What use is the information on the barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge box and
headstamp ANS This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun
Why would one keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before
opening the action and removing the cartridge ANS This is what to do upon a misfire or hangfire:
i.e. when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol ANS This is a best-practice for
gripping a pistol
Why continue all shooting fundamentals before, during, and immediately after firing a shot ANS
This is the reason follow-through is important
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or polymer
materials ANS This is the frame of the pistol
, What is made of a case, primer, powder, and bullet ANS These are the components of a pistol
cartridge
What are single and double action ANS These are the two types of revolver actions
What is the type of action in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the
hammer ANS To what does 'double action' refer
When to unload, remove ammunition from the area, and follow the owner's manual ANS Do this
before cleaning a pistol
What is a misfire ANS This occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struct
by the firing pin
What is a mechanical device that can fail ANS This is the 'safety'
Why hold your breath during breath control ANS This minimizes body movement
What is dry firing ANS This involves practicing the firing process using an unloaded firearm
Why move the rear sight opposite the direction you want to hits on the target to move ANS This
is the basic rule of sight alignment
What is trigger control ANS This is the technique of pulling the trigger without causing
movement of the aligned sights
What produces high pressure gas that moves a bullet down the barrel ANS This is produced as
gun powder burns
What good are consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort ANS These are
elements of a good shooting position
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What are the frame, barrel, and action ANS These are the three major components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern ANS This is the
cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge ANS This is the trigger
mechanism
What are sight alignment and sight picture ANS These are the elements or stages of aiming
What is unique about the front sight in aiming ANS Where to focus while aiming
What use is the information on the barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge box and
headstamp ANS This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun
Why would one keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before
opening the action and removing the cartridge ANS This is what to do upon a misfire or hangfire:
i.e. when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol ANS This is a best-practice for
gripping a pistol
Why continue all shooting fundamentals before, during, and immediately after firing a shot ANS
This is the reason follow-through is important
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or polymer
materials ANS This is the frame of the pistol
, What is made of a case, primer, powder, and bullet ANS These are the components of a pistol
cartridge
What are single and double action ANS These are the two types of revolver actions
What is the type of action in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the
hammer ANS To what does 'double action' refer
When to unload, remove ammunition from the area, and follow the owner's manual ANS Do this
before cleaning a pistol
What is a misfire ANS This occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struct
by the firing pin
What is a mechanical device that can fail ANS This is the 'safety'
Why hold your breath during breath control ANS This minimizes body movement
What is dry firing ANS This involves practicing the firing process using an unloaded firearm
Why move the rear sight opposite the direction you want to hits on the target to move ANS This
is the basic rule of sight alignment
What is trigger control ANS This is the technique of pulling the trigger without causing
movement of the aligned sights
What produces high pressure gas that moves a bullet down the barrel ANS This is produced as
gun powder burns
What good are consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort ANS These are
elements of a good shooting position
