NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING TEST 2025-2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore,
you should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp.
front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun:
a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should:
keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as
a precaution in case of a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should:
use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because:
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and
immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is:
is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are:
case, primer, powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are:
it is natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action:
in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore,
you should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp.
front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun:
a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should:
keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as
a precaution in case of a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should:
use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because:
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and
immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is:
is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are:
case, primer, powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are:
it is natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action:
in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that:
