NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course EXAM
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When shooting a pistol, you should
The three major components of a
1 2 always know your target and what
pistol are:
is beyond.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can
only focus on one object at a time;
Double-action refers to the type of
3 4 therefore, you should focus on the
action:
(BLANK) so that it appears clear
and sharp.
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The three major components of a frame, barrel and action
pistol are:
Your finger may contact the trigger: when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can front sight
only focus on one object at a time;
therefore, you should focus on the
(BLANK) so that it appears clear
and sharp.
To ensure you use the correct a. check the information stamped on the barrel
ammunition for your gun: 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 keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and,
immediately, you should: 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 use the same grip each time that you hold the
should: pistol.
Follow-through is important it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting
because: fundamentals before, during and immediately
after firing the shot.
(updated 2026) Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2026
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Practice questions for this set
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True
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When shooting a pistol, you should
The three major components of a
1 2 always know your target and what
pistol are:
is beyond.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can
only focus on one object at a time;
Double-action refers to the type of
3 4 therefore, you should focus on the
action:
(BLANK) so that it appears clear
and sharp.
Don't know?
, Terms in this set (50)
The three major components of a frame, barrel and action
pistol are:
Your finger may contact the trigger: when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can front sight
only focus on one object at a time;
therefore, you should focus on the
(BLANK) so that it appears clear
and sharp.
To ensure you use the correct a. check the information stamped on the barrel
ammunition for your gun: 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 keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and,
immediately, you should: 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 use the same grip each time that you hold the
should: pistol.
Follow-through is important it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting
because: fundamentals before, during and immediately
after firing the shot.
