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The three major frame, barrel and action
components of a pistol
are:
Your finger may contact when you are ready to shoot
the trigger:
releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire
The trigger mechanism:
the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the front sight
eye can only focus on one
object at a time; therefore,
you should focus on the
(BLANK) so that it appears
clear and sharp.
a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or
To ensure you use the slide.
correct ammunition for b. check your owner's manual.
your gun: c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
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When a cartridge fails to keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after
fire immediately, you waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of
should: a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
you should:
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting
Follow-through is
fundamentals before, during and immediately after
important because:
firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a case, primer, powder charge and bullet.
pistol cartridge are:
Some of the benefits of it is natural and easy to assume.
the Isosceles Position are:
Double-action refers to in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks:
the type of action: cocking and releasing the hammer.
a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions
Before cleaning a pistol,
in owner's manual.
be sure that:
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
A_______ occurs when a misfire
cartridge fails to fire after
the primer has been struck
by the firing pin.
The safety on a pistol is: a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you it minimizes body movement.
should hold your breath
because:
involves practicing every phase of the firing process
Dry-firing: using an unloaded
firearm.
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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course EXAM
(updated 2025) Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Save
Terms in this set (50)
The three major frame, barrel and action
components of a pistol
are:
Your finger may contact when you are ready to shoot
the trigger:
releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire
The trigger mechanism:
the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the front sight
eye can only focus on one
object at a time; therefore,
you should focus on the
(BLANK) so that it appears
clear and sharp.
a. check the information stamped on the barrel and/or
To ensure you use the slide.
correct ammunition for b. check your owner's manual.
your gun: c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
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When a cartridge fails to keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after
fire immediately, you waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of
should: a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
you should:
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting
Follow-through is
fundamentals before, during and immediately after
important because:
firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a case, primer, powder charge and bullet.
pistol cartridge are:
Some of the benefits of it is natural and easy to assume.
the Isosceles Position are:
Double-action refers to in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks:
the type of action: cocking and releasing the hammer.
a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions
Before cleaning a pistol,
in owner's manual.
be sure that:
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
A_______ occurs when a misfire
cartridge fails to fire after
the primer has been struck
by the firing pin.
The safety on a pistol is: a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you it minimizes body movement.
should hold your breath
because:
involves practicing every phase of the firing process
Dry-firing: using an unloaded
firearm.
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