NEWEST NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - answer-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: - answer-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.
The three major components of a pistol are: - answer-frame, barrel
and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - answer-when you are ready to
shoot
The trigger mechanism: - answer-releases a spring-powered hammer
or striker to fire the cartridge.
, Aiming consists of: - answer-sight alignment and sight picture.
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. - answer-front sight
When gripping the pistol, you should: - answer-use the same grip
each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: - answer-it integrates,
maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during
and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - answer-is the central component of most
pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - answer-case, primer,
powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - answer-it is
natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - answer-in which pulling
the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - answer-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: - answer-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.
The three major components of a pistol are: - answer-frame, barrel
and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - answer-when you are ready to
shoot
The trigger mechanism: - answer-releases a spring-powered hammer
or striker to fire the cartridge.
, Aiming consists of: - answer-sight alignment and sight picture.
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. - answer-front sight
When gripping the pistol, you should: - answer-use the same grip
each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: - answer-it integrates,
maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during
and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - answer-is the central component of most
pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - answer-case, primer,
powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - answer-it is
natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - answer-in which pulling
the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
