NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The three major components of a pistol are: - CORRECT ANSWER - frame, barrel and
action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - CORRECT ANSWER - when you are ready to
shoot
The trigger mechanism: - CORRECT ANSWER - releases a spring-powered hammer or
striker to fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER - sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should focus
on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - CORRECT ANSWER - front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - CORRECT ANSWER - a. check
the information stamped on the barrel 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 immediately, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - keep the
pistol pointed in a safe direction and, 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 should: - CORRECT ANSWER - use the same grip each
time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because: - CORRECT ANSWER - it integrates, maintains
and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - CORRECT ANSWER - is the central component of most
pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - CORRECT ANSWER - case, primer,
powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - CORRECT ANSWER - it is natural
and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - CORRECT ANSWER - in which pulling the
trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - CORRECT ANSWER - a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner's manual.
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
- CORRECT ANSWER - misfire
The safety on a pistol is: - CORRECT ANSWER - a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - CORRECT ANSWER - it
minimizes body movement.
Dry-firing: - CORRECT ANSWER - involves practicing every phase of the firing process
using an unloaded
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The three major components of a pistol are: - CORRECT ANSWER - frame, barrel and
action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - CORRECT ANSWER - when you are ready to
shoot
The trigger mechanism: - CORRECT ANSWER - releases a spring-powered hammer or
striker to fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER - sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should focus
on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - CORRECT ANSWER - front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - CORRECT ANSWER - a. check
the information stamped on the barrel 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 immediately, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - keep the
pistol pointed in a safe direction and, 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 should: - CORRECT ANSWER - use the same grip each
time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because: - CORRECT ANSWER - it integrates, maintains
and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - CORRECT ANSWER - is the central component of most
pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - CORRECT ANSWER - case, primer,
powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - CORRECT ANSWER - it is natural
and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - CORRECT ANSWER - in which pulling the
trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - CORRECT ANSWER - a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner's manual.
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
- CORRECT ANSWER - misfire
The safety on a pistol is: - CORRECT ANSWER - a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - CORRECT ANSWER - it
minimizes body movement.
Dry-firing: - CORRECT ANSWER - involves practicing every phase of the firing process
using an unloaded
