NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course | Learn Safe Handgun Handling

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NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING / NRA INSTRUCTOR

EXAMS V1 & V2 (LATEST UPDATES STUDY

BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) QUESTIONS &

ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED

SOLUTIONS)

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.

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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

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.

When gripping the pistol, you should: .....ANSWER.....use the

same grip each time that you hold the pistol.

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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.

Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: .....ANSWER.....a. the pistol

is unloaded.