NRA Basic Pistol instructor coarse
Questions and Answers Latest Version
2025
What is the Weaver position? - ANSWER The feet are are shoulder width and square
with the target. The firing arm is straight but not locked and the support arm is bent
to bring in the gun closer to the body.
Why is it important to keep both eyes open when shooting? - ANSWER It increases
the light available to the eyes and improves depth perception.
What is the inside of a barrel called? - ANSWER A Bore
What are two components of rifling? - ANSWER Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? - ANSWER A group of moving parts used to load,
fire, and unload
Sight Picture - ANSWER The relationship between the eye, front sight, rear sight,
and target.
What are the Five fundamentals of pistol shooting? - ANSWER Eye
Dominance, Handgrip, Aiming, Breath Control, and Hold Control.
What is the NRA top three gun owner's safety rules? - ANSWER Always keep the
gun pointed in a safe direction
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Questions and Answers Latest Version
2025
What is the Weaver position? - ANSWER The feet are are shoulder width and square
with the target. The firing arm is straight but not locked and the support arm is bent
to bring in the gun closer to the body.
Why is it important to keep both eyes open when shooting? - ANSWER It increases
the light available to the eyes and improves depth perception.
What is the inside of a barrel called? - ANSWER A Bore
What are two components of rifling? - ANSWER Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? - ANSWER A group of moving parts used to load,
fire, and unload
Sight Picture - ANSWER The relationship between the eye, front sight, rear sight,
and target.
What are the Five fundamentals of pistol shooting? - ANSWER Eye
Dominance, Handgrip, Aiming, Breath Control, and Hold Control.
What is the NRA top three gun owner's safety rules? - ANSWER Always keep the
gun pointed in a safe direction
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
