Cylinder, frame, barrel The 3 major components of a pistol
Cylinder The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in individual chambers arranged
in a circular pattern
Trigger mechanism The part that releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the
cartridge
Sight alignment & sight picture The 2 steps in aiming a pistol
Front sight What one focuses on when shooting a pistol
Barrel or slide, owner's manual, cartridge box, cartridge headstamp What you should
check to ensure that you're using the correct ammunition
Keep gun pointed in safe direction, wait at least 30 seconds, open action & remove cartridge
What you should do when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
, Nra Basic Pistol Test Questions With Solutions
Grip consistency Essential for accurate shooting
Follow-through Integrates. maintains & continues all shooting fundamentals before,
during & after the shot
Frame The central component of most pistols
Case, primer, powder charge, bullet The components of a pistol cartridge
Single-action & double-action The 2 types of a revolver action
Double-action Pulling the trigger performs both cocking & releasing the hammer
Steps before cleaning a pistol Make sure the pistol is unloaded, disassemble according to
the manual, no ammunition should be present
Misfire The pistol fails to fire after pulling the trigger