NRA BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR
PRE-TEST. NEWEST 2026-2027.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
Hangfire - ANSDelay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case
has been struck by the firing pin
Misfire - ANSFailure to fire
Squib load - ANSOccurs when the cartridge develops less than normal
pressure or velocity after ignition
To fire and accurate shot what is the most essential point of focus on which
the pistol shooter much concentrate? - ANSFront sight
What are the five elements of an effective shooting position? -
ANSConsistency, balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
What are the five fundamentals of pistol shooting - ANSEye dominance,
handgrip, aiming, breath control, hold control.
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PRE-TEST. NEWEST 2026-2027.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
Hangfire - ANSDelay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case
has been struck by the firing pin
Misfire - ANSFailure to fire
Squib load - ANSOccurs when the cartridge develops less than normal
pressure or velocity after ignition
To fire and accurate shot what is the most essential point of focus on which
the pistol shooter much concentrate? - ANSFront sight
What are the five elements of an effective shooting position? -
ANSConsistency, balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
What are the five fundamentals of pistol shooting - ANSEye dominance,
handgrip, aiming, breath control, hold control.
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