The Hunters Guide- Quiz 1 (NRA)
Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is the correct procedure for handing a pistol to someone else?
✔✔The correct procedure is to ensure the pistol is unloaded, with the action open, and hand it
over grip-first.
Why is sight alignment important in pistol shooting?
✔✔Sight alignment is crucial because it ensures the front and rear sights are aligned, leading to
accurate shot placement on the target.
How should you properly load a magazine into a pistol?
✔✔Insert the magazine into the pistol’s magazine well until it clicks into place, then rack the
slide to chamber a round if ready to shoot.
What does the term "sight picture" refer to in pistol shooting?
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, ✔✔Sight picture refers to the visual alignment of the front and rear sights with the target while
aiming.
Why is regular practice essential for maintaining shooting proficiency?
✔✔Regular practice helps reinforce muscle memory, improves accuracy, and ensures familiarity
with the pistol’s handling.
What should you do if you experience a hang fire (delayed discharge) while shooting?
✔✔Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, wait a few seconds, then safely clear the
malfunction.
How do you safely decock a pistol with an external hammer?
✔✔Hold the hammer securely, press the trigger, and slowly lower the hammer while keeping it
under control.
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Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is the correct procedure for handing a pistol to someone else?
✔✔The correct procedure is to ensure the pistol is unloaded, with the action open, and hand it
over grip-first.
Why is sight alignment important in pistol shooting?
✔✔Sight alignment is crucial because it ensures the front and rear sights are aligned, leading to
accurate shot placement on the target.
How should you properly load a magazine into a pistol?
✔✔Insert the magazine into the pistol’s magazine well until it clicks into place, then rack the
slide to chamber a round if ready to shoot.
What does the term "sight picture" refer to in pistol shooting?
1
, ✔✔Sight picture refers to the visual alignment of the front and rear sights with the target while
aiming.
Why is regular practice essential for maintaining shooting proficiency?
✔✔Regular practice helps reinforce muscle memory, improves accuracy, and ensures familiarity
with the pistol’s handling.
What should you do if you experience a hang fire (delayed discharge) while shooting?
✔✔Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, wait a few seconds, then safely clear the
malfunction.
How do you safely decock a pistol with an external hammer?
✔✔Hold the hammer securely, press the trigger, and slowly lower the hammer while keeping it
under control.
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