NRA BASICS CORE EXAM 2026 SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SCORED A+
✔✔list three of the teaching principles involved with teaching a skill. - ✔✔relate the
known to the unknown
progress from the simple to the complex
some students learn more quickly than others
✔✔list four of the eight requirements for effect training - ✔✔desire
need
people learn by doing
situations
✔✔list six items that comprise most student pakets as listed in the current NRA order
form for trainers - ✔✔NRA basic handbook
student examination
gun safety rules
basic firearms training program brochure
basic practical Winchester/ NRA marksmanship qualifications
course completion certificate
✔✔list all five basic steps in teaching a skill. - ✔✔preparation, explanation,
demonstration, practice, teaching others
✔✔(_____)_____---_____ is the toll free phone number to use when ordering NRA
material for your course. - ✔✔703-267-1428
✔✔the recommended length of the blended NRA basic pistol shooting course is ____
hours?
a) two
b)five
c) seven
d) course is objective based - ✔✔D) course is objective based
✔✔being an NRA certified pistol instructor authorizes me to teach which of the following
NRA courses?
a) NRA basics of pistol shooting on-line self study
, b) NRA basics of pistol shooting blended instructor led training
c) NRA pistol marksmanship simulator course
D) both A & B
E) both B &C - ✔✔D) both A & B
✔✔the blended instructor led training portion of the NRA basics of pistol shooting
course has ___ exercises
a)two
b)three
c)four
d)five - ✔✔C) four
✔✔when introducing students to the various shooting positions, the instructor starts with
the____posotion.
a)one handed standing
b) two handed standing
c) benchrest
d) prone - ✔✔C) bench rest
✔✔the instructor and student each____ as exercises are completed and objectives
achieved.
a) make note on an index card
b) verbally agree
c) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the appendix
d) none of the above - ✔✔C) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the
appendix
✔✔Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
a) entering competitive shooting matches
b) participating in the NRA basic marksmanship qualifications program
c) taking other NRA basic firearm training courses
d) all the above - ✔✔D) all the above
✔✔after demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and uploading each action type of
a pistol, the next demonstration which must be performed by rhe student is?
a) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
c) demonstarte how to clear a misfire
d) none of the above - ✔✔b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
✔✔before students practice dry firing and live fireing on the range, the instructor should:
a) discuss the range layout
b) introduce the range personel
c) review range operating procedures and commands
ANSWERS SCORED A+
✔✔list three of the teaching principles involved with teaching a skill. - ✔✔relate the
known to the unknown
progress from the simple to the complex
some students learn more quickly than others
✔✔list four of the eight requirements for effect training - ✔✔desire
need
people learn by doing
situations
✔✔list six items that comprise most student pakets as listed in the current NRA order
form for trainers - ✔✔NRA basic handbook
student examination
gun safety rules
basic firearms training program brochure
basic practical Winchester/ NRA marksmanship qualifications
course completion certificate
✔✔list all five basic steps in teaching a skill. - ✔✔preparation, explanation,
demonstration, practice, teaching others
✔✔(_____)_____---_____ is the toll free phone number to use when ordering NRA
material for your course. - ✔✔703-267-1428
✔✔the recommended length of the blended NRA basic pistol shooting course is ____
hours?
a) two
b)five
c) seven
d) course is objective based - ✔✔D) course is objective based
✔✔being an NRA certified pistol instructor authorizes me to teach which of the following
NRA courses?
a) NRA basics of pistol shooting on-line self study
, b) NRA basics of pistol shooting blended instructor led training
c) NRA pistol marksmanship simulator course
D) both A & B
E) both B &C - ✔✔D) both A & B
✔✔the blended instructor led training portion of the NRA basics of pistol shooting
course has ___ exercises
a)two
b)three
c)four
d)five - ✔✔C) four
✔✔when introducing students to the various shooting positions, the instructor starts with
the____posotion.
a)one handed standing
b) two handed standing
c) benchrest
d) prone - ✔✔C) bench rest
✔✔the instructor and student each____ as exercises are completed and objectives
achieved.
a) make note on an index card
b) verbally agree
c) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the appendix
d) none of the above - ✔✔C) sign off on the performance requirements checklist in the
appendix
✔✔Students can improve and maintain their skills by:
a) entering competitive shooting matches
b) participating in the NRA basic marksmanship qualifications program
c) taking other NRA basic firearm training courses
d) all the above - ✔✔D) all the above
✔✔after demonstrating loading, cocking, uncocking, and uploading each action type of
a pistol, the next demonstration which must be performed by rhe student is?
a) demonstrate how to properly police up brass
b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
c) demonstarte how to clear a misfire
d) none of the above - ✔✔b) demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
✔✔before students practice dry firing and live fireing on the range, the instructor should:
a) discuss the range layout
b) introduce the range personel
c) review range operating procedures and commands
