NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Test Questions
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The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER -it integrates, maintains and
ANSWER -frame, barrel and action continues all shooting fundamentals before,
during and immediately after firing the shot.
Your finger may contact the trigger: -
ANSWER -when you are ready to shoot The frame of a pistol is: - ANSWER -is the
central component of most pistols.
The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER -
releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to The four components of a pistol cartridge are: -
fire the cartridge. ANSWER -case, primer, powder charge
and bullet.
Aiming consists of: - ANSWER -sight
alignment and sight picture. Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position
are: - ANSWER -it is natural and easy to
assume.
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 Double-action refers to the type of action: -
sharp. - ANSWER -front sight ANSWER -in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the
hammer.
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for
your gun: - ANSWER -a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide. Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: -
b. check your owner's manual. ANSWER -a. the pistol is unloaded.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge b. The pistol is disassembled according to
headstamp. instructions in owner's manual.
d. all of the above. c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you
should: - ANSWER -keep the pistol pointed A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire
in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
seconds (as a precaution in case of a hangfire), - ANSWER -misfire
open the action and remove the cartridge.
The safety on a pistol is: - ANSWER -a
When gripping the pistol, you should: - mechanical device, and can fail.
ANSWER -use the same grip each time
that you hold the pistol.
When shooting, you should hold your breath
because: - ANSWER -it minimizes body
Follow-through is important because: -
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The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER -it integrates, maintains and
ANSWER -frame, barrel and action continues all shooting fundamentals before,
during and immediately after firing the shot.
Your finger may contact the trigger: -
ANSWER -when you are ready to shoot The frame of a pistol is: - ANSWER -is the
central component of most pistols.
The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER -
releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to The four components of a pistol cartridge are: -
fire the cartridge. ANSWER -case, primer, powder charge
and bullet.
Aiming consists of: - ANSWER -sight
alignment and sight picture. Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position
are: - ANSWER -it is natural and easy to
assume.
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 Double-action refers to the type of action: -
sharp. - ANSWER -front sight ANSWER -in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the
hammer.
To ensure you use the correct ammunition for
your gun: - ANSWER -a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide. Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: -
b. check your owner's manual. ANSWER -a. the pistol is unloaded.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge b. The pistol is disassembled according to
headstamp. instructions in owner's manual.
d. all of the above. c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you
should: - ANSWER -keep the pistol pointed A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire
in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
seconds (as a precaution in case of a hangfire), - ANSWER -misfire
open the action and remove the cartridge.
The safety on a pistol is: - ANSWER -a
When gripping the pistol, you should: - mechanical device, and can fail.
ANSWER -use the same grip each time
that you hold the pistol.
When shooting, you should hold your breath
because: - ANSWER -it minimizes body
Follow-through is important because: -
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