NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course- Test
Questions and Answers
A gun that is properly maintained will function more reliably, shoot more accurately and last
longer. ✔️✔️True
ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. ✔️✔️True
The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. ✔️✔️True
Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons. ✔️✔️True
A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by
the firing pin. ✔️✔️False
Most pistol cartridges can be fired from any handgun. ✔️✔️False
Both ear and eye protection are highly recommended whenever you are firing live ammunition.
✔️✔️True
Cartridges loaded to lower pressures than standard ammunition are known as "+P" cartridges.
✔️✔️False
You should always bury unserviceable ammunition. ✔️✔️False
You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot ✔️✔️True
, Grip consistency is essential for accurate shooting. ✔️✔️True
Ammunition should not be present when cleaning a pistol. ✔️✔️True
The single most important selection criterion revolves around the purpose of the firearm.
✔️✔️True
Your breath should be let out slowly and steadily until the shot is fired. ✔️✔️False
Your non-dominant eye should be used for aiming the pistol. ✔️✔️False
You should always keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. ✔️✔️True
Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned. ✔️✔️False
Aiming consists of two stages: sight alignment and sight picture. ✔️✔️True
Trigger control is one of the most important shooting
fundamentals. ✔️✔️True
The major components of breech-loading pistols include the frame, the barrel, and the action.
✔️✔️True
The Natural Aiming Area refers to the natural alignment of the shooter and the gun in any
position. ✔️✔️True
The first Rule for Safe Gun Handling can be ignored while dry-firing. ✔️✔️False
Questions and Answers
A gun that is properly maintained will function more reliably, shoot more accurately and last
longer. ✔️✔️True
ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. ✔️✔️True
The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. ✔️✔️True
Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons. ✔️✔️True
A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by
the firing pin. ✔️✔️False
Most pistol cartridges can be fired from any handgun. ✔️✔️False
Both ear and eye protection are highly recommended whenever you are firing live ammunition.
✔️✔️True
Cartridges loaded to lower pressures than standard ammunition are known as "+P" cartridges.
✔️✔️False
You should always bury unserviceable ammunition. ✔️✔️False
You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot ✔️✔️True
, Grip consistency is essential for accurate shooting. ✔️✔️True
Ammunition should not be present when cleaning a pistol. ✔️✔️True
The single most important selection criterion revolves around the purpose of the firearm.
✔️✔️True
Your breath should be let out slowly and steadily until the shot is fired. ✔️✔️False
Your non-dominant eye should be used for aiming the pistol. ✔️✔️False
You should always keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. ✔️✔️True
Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned. ✔️✔️False
Aiming consists of two stages: sight alignment and sight picture. ✔️✔️True
Trigger control is one of the most important shooting
fundamentals. ✔️✔️True
The major components of breech-loading pistols include the frame, the barrel, and the action.
✔️✔️True
The Natural Aiming Area refers to the natural alignment of the shooter and the gun in any
position. ✔️✔️True
The first Rule for Safe Gun Handling can be ignored while dry-firing. ✔️✔️False
