NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course [2026/2027] |
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• The three major components of a pistol are: -✓✓ frame, barrel and action
• 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 only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you
should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. -✓✓ front sight
• To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: -✓✓ 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: -✓✓ 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: -✓✓ use the same grip each time that you hold
the pistol.
• Follow-through is important because: -✓✓ it integrates, maintains and continues all
shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
• The frame of a pistol is: -✓✓ is the central component of most pistols.
• The four components of a pistol cartridge are: -✓✓ case, primer, powder charge and
bullet.
• Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: -✓✓ it is natural and easy to
assume.
• Double-action refers to the type of action: -✓✓ in which pulling the trigger performs two
tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Question and Answer |
A+ Verified
• The three major components of a pistol are: -✓✓ frame, barrel and action
• 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 only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you
should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. -✓✓ front sight
• To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: -✓✓ 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: -✓✓ 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: -✓✓ use the same grip each time that you hold
the pistol.
• Follow-through is important because: -✓✓ it integrates, maintains and continues all
shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
• The frame of a pistol is: -✓✓ is the central component of most pistols.
• The four components of a pistol cartridge are: -✓✓ case, primer, powder charge and
bullet.
• Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: -✓✓ it is natural and easy to
assume.
• Double-action refers to the type of action: -✓✓ in which pulling the trigger performs two
tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
