NRA TEST UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
True One of the fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling is to always keep your
finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
True When using or storing a gun, always follow this NRA rule. Wear eye and ear
protection as appropriate.
False A safety practice in addition to the NRA rules allows dry firing any time, anywhere.
False Ground cloths may be used in the standing position.
False You may wear a shooting jacket or heavy sweatshirt to shoot in the IBBGCM
match.
True The forearm of your rifle may have up to four holes that will accept a screw for the
sling attachment.
True Only round .177 (4.5 mm) lead or steel BB's are permitted.
True On the official NRA target, AR-4/10 (12 bullseye), the eight, nine, and ten rings are
black.
False In BB gun competitions, normal street type or light athletic shoes are permitted as
long as they do not exceed the top of the ankle. Shooting boots/shoes are not
permitted. Shoes do not need to be a matched pair.
True The total weight of an unloaded BB gun may not exceed 6 lbs., excluding the
sling.
True Each firing point should have a minimum width of four feet.
False The shooting distance to the target in a 5 meter BB gun match is 16 feet 4 inches.
False The course of fire shall be standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone.
False In the sitting position, elbows may rest on the legs at any point above the ankles.
(The elbow is defined as 6 inches from the point of the arm when bent.)
True In BB gun competition, competitors are allowed one minute per record shot.
True No BB guns may be cocked until the competitor is called to the firing line and the
preparation period has begun.
, True If a target falls or is blown from its target holder or blows loose so that the
competitor can no longer fire at it, the competitor or coach must notify the Range
Officer who will notify the Chief Range Officer.
True In team matches, the Team Coach, all firing members of the team, and alternate
firing members, if allowed by the match conditions and provided by the team,
must be named on the entry form before the first shot of the match is fired.
True A competitor who because of physical handicap cannot fire from one or more of
the shooting positions outlined in the NRA BB Gun Rules, or who must use special
equipment when firing, may petition the NRA Protest committee for permission to
use a special position or to use modified equipment, or both.
False If the BB has a magazine, five BBs may be loaded at a time.
True Center shots are to be scored only to decide ties
False If a gun is loaded or cocked when the "CEASE FIRE" command is given, you
should immediately fire the gun into the back stop.
True At the end of the preparation period, the Chief Range Officer states, "THE
PREPARATION PERIOD HAS ENDED."
False A misfire is a shot where a shooter deliberately fires on another shooter's target.
True When firing a shot the five most important things to remember are:
1. Proper sight alignment
2. Proper target
3. Breath control
4. Trigger squeeze
5. Follow through
False When carrying a gun in the field, you should keep your finger on the trigger ready
to shoot.
True The purpose of the sling is to hold the gun in a steady position by attaching the
sling to both your arm and around your hand that supports the gun forearm.
True The trigger itself should be squeezed using the first joint of the first finger.
False Audible timing devices are allowed during a match.
False Stocks can not be panted or altered in any way.
True Metallic receiver sights, from any manufacturer may be substituted for factory
sights and mounted on the receiver of a gun.
True To avoid ricochet, never shoot at a flat, hard surface or the surface of water.
Answers
True One of the fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling is to always keep your
finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
True When using or storing a gun, always follow this NRA rule. Wear eye and ear
protection as appropriate.
False A safety practice in addition to the NRA rules allows dry firing any time, anywhere.
False Ground cloths may be used in the standing position.
False You may wear a shooting jacket or heavy sweatshirt to shoot in the IBBGCM
match.
True The forearm of your rifle may have up to four holes that will accept a screw for the
sling attachment.
True Only round .177 (4.5 mm) lead or steel BB's are permitted.
True On the official NRA target, AR-4/10 (12 bullseye), the eight, nine, and ten rings are
black.
False In BB gun competitions, normal street type or light athletic shoes are permitted as
long as they do not exceed the top of the ankle. Shooting boots/shoes are not
permitted. Shoes do not need to be a matched pair.
True The total weight of an unloaded BB gun may not exceed 6 lbs., excluding the
sling.
True Each firing point should have a minimum width of four feet.
False The shooting distance to the target in a 5 meter BB gun match is 16 feet 4 inches.
False The course of fire shall be standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone.
False In the sitting position, elbows may rest on the legs at any point above the ankles.
(The elbow is defined as 6 inches from the point of the arm when bent.)
True In BB gun competition, competitors are allowed one minute per record shot.
True No BB guns may be cocked until the competitor is called to the firing line and the
preparation period has begun.
, True If a target falls or is blown from its target holder or blows loose so that the
competitor can no longer fire at it, the competitor or coach must notify the Range
Officer who will notify the Chief Range Officer.
True In team matches, the Team Coach, all firing members of the team, and alternate
firing members, if allowed by the match conditions and provided by the team,
must be named on the entry form before the first shot of the match is fired.
True A competitor who because of physical handicap cannot fire from one or more of
the shooting positions outlined in the NRA BB Gun Rules, or who must use special
equipment when firing, may petition the NRA Protest committee for permission to
use a special position or to use modified equipment, or both.
False If the BB has a magazine, five BBs may be loaded at a time.
True Center shots are to be scored only to decide ties
False If a gun is loaded or cocked when the "CEASE FIRE" command is given, you
should immediately fire the gun into the back stop.
True At the end of the preparation period, the Chief Range Officer states, "THE
PREPARATION PERIOD HAS ENDED."
False A misfire is a shot where a shooter deliberately fires on another shooter's target.
True When firing a shot the five most important things to remember are:
1. Proper sight alignment
2. Proper target
3. Breath control
4. Trigger squeeze
5. Follow through
False When carrying a gun in the field, you should keep your finger on the trigger ready
to shoot.
True The purpose of the sling is to hold the gun in a steady position by attaching the
sling to both your arm and around your hand that supports the gun forearm.
True The trigger itself should be squeezed using the first joint of the first finger.
False Audible timing devices are allowed during a match.
False Stocks can not be panted or altered in any way.
True Metallic receiver sights, from any manufacturer may be substituted for factory
sights and mounted on the receiver of a gun.
True To avoid ricochet, never shoot at a flat, hard surface or the surface of water.
