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NRA INSTRUCTORS CLASS EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
1. The instructor and student each____ as exercises are
completed and objectives achieved.
A) make note on an index card
B) verbally agree
C) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in
the appendix
D) none of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c) sign off on
the performance requirements checklist in the
appendix
2. After demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and
uploading each action type of a pistol, the next demonstration
which must be performed by rhe student is?
A) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
B) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
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C) demonstarte how to clear a misfire
D) none of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b) demonstrate how
to safely clean a pistol
3. Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
A) entering competitive shooting matches
B) participating in the nra basic marksmanship
qualifications program
C) taking other nra basic firearm training courses
D) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) all the above
4. Before students practice dry firing and live fireing on the
range, the instructor should:
A) discuss the range layout
B) introduce the range personel
C) review range operating procedures and commands
D) review range and gun safety rules
E) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e) all the above
5. It is recommended that when firing the first shots from the
benchrest position;
A) the recommended target distance is 5 ft
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B) the recommended target distance is 10 ft
C) the recommended target distance is 15 ft
D) the recommended target distance is 20 ft - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
c) the recommended target distance is 15 ft
6. Which may be ignored when using training aids as fireams
during a class?
A) the nra guna safety rule 1
B) the nra guna safety rule 2
C) the nra guna safety rule 3
D) none of them maybe ignored - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) none
of them maybe ignored
7. When selecting a pistol, student ls should:
A) know the laws in their area concerning purchase,
ownership, use, possession, and carrying of a pistol.
B) determine for what purpose the pistol will be used
C) make sure the pistol fits the hand properly
D) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) all the above
8. When students fire the initial qualifiaction, the required
distance is :
A) 5 ft
NRA INSTRUCTORS CLASS EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
1. The instructor and student each____ as exercises are
completed and objectives achieved.
A) make note on an index card
B) verbally agree
C) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in
the appendix
D) none of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c) sign off on
the performance requirements checklist in the
appendix
2. After demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and
uploading each action type of a pistol, the next demonstration
which must be performed by rhe student is?
A) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
B) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
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C) demonstarte how to clear a misfire
D) none of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b) demonstrate how
to safely clean a pistol
3. Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
A) entering competitive shooting matches
B) participating in the nra basic marksmanship
qualifications program
C) taking other nra basic firearm training courses
D) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) all the above
4. Before students practice dry firing and live fireing on the
range, the instructor should:
A) discuss the range layout
B) introduce the range personel
C) review range operating procedures and commands
D) review range and gun safety rules
E) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e) all the above
5. It is recommended that when firing the first shots from the
benchrest position;
A) the recommended target distance is 5 ft
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B) the recommended target distance is 10 ft
C) the recommended target distance is 15 ft
D) the recommended target distance is 20 ft - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
c) the recommended target distance is 15 ft
6. Which may be ignored when using training aids as fireams
during a class?
A) the nra guna safety rule 1
B) the nra guna safety rule 2
C) the nra guna safety rule 3
D) none of them maybe ignored - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) none
of them maybe ignored
7. When selecting a pistol, student ls should:
A) know the laws in their area concerning purchase,
ownership, use, possession, and carrying of a pistol.
B) determine for what purpose the pistol will be used
C) make sure the pistol fits the hand properly
D) all the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d) all the above
8. When students fire the initial qualifiaction, the required
distance is :
A) 5 ft
