NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |A+GRADE
The three major components of a pistol are: - --PRECISE ANS---frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - --PRECISE ANS---when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: - --PRECISE ANS---releases a spring- powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: - --PRECISE ANS---sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should fo
cus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - --PRECISE ANS---front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - --PRECISE ANS---
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: - --PRECISE ANS---
keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precautio
n in case of a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should: - --PRECISE ANS--- use
the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because: - --PRECISE ANS---
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediatel
y after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - --PRECISE ANS---is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - --PRECISE ANS--- case,
primer, powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - --PRECISE ANS--- it is
natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - --PRECISE ANS---
in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - --PRECISE ANS---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 pi
n. - --PRECISE ANS---misfire
The safety on a pistol is: - --PRECISE ANS---a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - --PRECISE ANS--- it
minimizes body movement.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |A+GRADE
The three major components of a pistol are: - --PRECISE ANS---frame, barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - --PRECISE ANS---when you are ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: - --PRECISE ANS---releases a spring- powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
Aiming consists of: - --PRECISE ANS---sight alignment and sight picture.
When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should fo
cus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - --PRECISE ANS---front sight
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - --PRECISE ANS---
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: - --PRECISE ANS---
keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precautio
n in case of a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
When gripping the pistol, you should: - --PRECISE ANS--- use
the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
, Follow-through is important because: - --PRECISE ANS---
it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediatel
y after firing the shot.
The frame of a pistol is: - --PRECISE ANS---is the central component of most pistols.
The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - --PRECISE ANS--- case,
primer, powder charge and bullet.
Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - --PRECISE ANS--- it is
natural and easy to assume.
Double-action refers to the type of action: - --PRECISE ANS---
in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - --PRECISE ANS---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 pi
n. - --PRECISE ANS---misfire
The safety on a pistol is: - --PRECISE ANS---a mechanical device, and can fail.
When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - --PRECISE ANS--- it
minimizes body movement.
