NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025!!
1 of 49
Term
The basic rule for sight adjustment is:
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adjust the front sight to compensate keep the rear sight fixed while
for windage only. moving the front sight.
move the rear sight in the
only adjust the sights after firing a
same direction that you want
group.
, hits on the target to move.
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2 of 49
Term
Pistol cartridges should not be exposed to water or
solvents.
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the technique of pulling the
Fals
e trigger without causing any
movement of the aligned
sights.
True it minimizes body movement.
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3 of 49
Term
A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge
after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
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, True False
a mechanical device, and can fail. when you are ready to shoot
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4 of 49
Term
Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned.
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True frame, barrel and action
False misfire
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5 of 49
Term
Double-action refers to the type of action:
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EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025!!
1 of 49
Term
The basic rule for sight adjustment is:
Give this one a try later!
adjust the front sight to compensate keep the rear sight fixed while
for windage only. moving the front sight.
move the rear sight in the
only adjust the sights after firing a
same direction that you want
group.
, hits on the target to move.
Don't know?
2 of 49
Term
Pistol cartridges should not be exposed to water or
solvents.
Give this one a try later!
the technique of pulling the
Fals
e trigger without causing any
movement of the aligned
sights.
True it minimizes body movement.
Don't know?
3 of 49
Term
A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge
after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
Give this one a try later!
, True False
a mechanical device, and can fail. when you are ready to shoot
Don't know?
4 of 49
Term
Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned.
Give this one a try later!
True frame, barrel and action
False misfire
Don't know?
5 of 49
Term
Double-action refers to the type of action:
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