NRA BB Gun Rules and Safety Regulations for
Competitions UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the most important rule in Safety is shooting's most important rule.
shooting according to the NRA?
What must always be treated with A BB gun or air gun.
respect and caution in BB gun
handling?
What is the first fundamental NRA Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
rule for safe gun handling?
What should you do with your finger Always keep your finger off the trigger.
until ready to shoot?
When should a gun be kept Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
unloaded?
What should you ensure about the Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
gun before using it?
What type of ammunition should be Only the correct ammunition for your gun.
used in a BB gun?
What should you know about your Know your target and what is beyond.
target?
, What type of protection should be Eye and ear protection as appropriate.
worn while shooting?
What substances should never be Alcohol or drugs.
used before or while shooting?
How should guns be stored? Store guns so they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons.
What is required for dry firing on the It should be permitted ONLY in designated areas.
firing line?
What is the responsibility of Protection of your sight and hearing.
everyone on the firing line?
What is the difference between Registered Tournaments are more formal and have
Approved and Registered stricter rules.
Tournaments?
What is required for scores to be Scores must be from Registered Tournaments.
used for National Records?
Are competitors required to be NRA No, they are not required to be NRA members.
members for Approved
Tournaments?
What is the minimum number of Yes, a minimum number of shots is required.
shots required in Registered
Tournaments?
What must be provided to each An Official Bulletin.
competitor by the sponsor?
Competitions UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the most important rule in Safety is shooting's most important rule.
shooting according to the NRA?
What must always be treated with A BB gun or air gun.
respect and caution in BB gun
handling?
What is the first fundamental NRA Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
rule for safe gun handling?
What should you do with your finger Always keep your finger off the trigger.
until ready to shoot?
When should a gun be kept Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
unloaded?
What should you ensure about the Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
gun before using it?
What type of ammunition should be Only the correct ammunition for your gun.
used in a BB gun?
What should you know about your Know your target and what is beyond.
target?
, What type of protection should be Eye and ear protection as appropriate.
worn while shooting?
What substances should never be Alcohol or drugs.
used before or while shooting?
How should guns be stored? Store guns so they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons.
What is required for dry firing on the It should be permitted ONLY in designated areas.
firing line?
What is the responsibility of Protection of your sight and hearing.
everyone on the firing line?
What is the difference between Registered Tournaments are more formal and have
Approved and Registered stricter rules.
Tournaments?
What is required for scores to be Scores must be from Registered Tournaments.
used for National Records?
Are competitors required to be NRA No, they are not required to be NRA members.
members for Approved
Tournaments?
What is the minimum number of Yes, a minimum number of shots is required.
shots required in Registered
Tournaments?
What must be provided to each An Official Bulletin.
competitor by the sponsor?
