17 Terms in this set
NRA BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-TEST Questions &
Answers Latest Update
What are the three components of a Frame, barrel, action
pistol?
What is the inside of the barrel called? bore
What are the two components of rifling? Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? A group of moving parts used to load, fire and unload
Where is the "chamber" located on a A notch machined into the top rear of the slide which allows the cartridge rim to
semi-auto handgun? be seen
What are the four components of a Bullet, case, powder, primer
cartridge
Misfire Failure to fire
Delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case has been struck by the
Hangfire
firing pin
Occurs when the cartridge develops less than normal pressure or velocity after
Squib load
ignition
What are the five fundamentals of pistol Eye dominance, handgrip, aiming, breath control, hold control.
shooting
What is "site alignment" The rear side and front sight in relation to each other.
What is site picture? Refers to the relationship between the guns properly aligned site and the target
To fire and accurate shot what is the most Front sight
essential point of focus on which the
pistol shooter much concentrate?
What is the proper way to press a trigger? Straight to the rear, smooth and continuous manner without disturbing your sights.
What are the five elements of an effective Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
shooting position?
What is the standard rule for site Move the rear sights in the same direction as you want to move the hits on the
adjustment target
What is the difference between Competitive shooting is to shoot to beat other scores. Qualification shooting is to
competitive shooting and qualification shoot to meet a standard
shooting
NRA BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-TEST Questions &
Answers Latest Update
What are the three components of a Frame, barrel, action
pistol?
What is the inside of the barrel called? bore
What are the two components of rifling? Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? A group of moving parts used to load, fire and unload
Where is the "chamber" located on a A notch machined into the top rear of the slide which allows the cartridge rim to
semi-auto handgun? be seen
What are the four components of a Bullet, case, powder, primer
cartridge
Misfire Failure to fire
Delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case has been struck by the
Hangfire
firing pin
Occurs when the cartridge develops less than normal pressure or velocity after
Squib load
ignition
What are the five fundamentals of pistol Eye dominance, handgrip, aiming, breath control, hold control.
shooting
What is "site alignment" The rear side and front sight in relation to each other.
What is site picture? Refers to the relationship between the guns properly aligned site and the target
To fire and accurate shot what is the most Front sight
essential point of focus on which the
pistol shooter much concentrate?
What is the proper way to press a trigger? Straight to the rear, smooth and continuous manner without disturbing your sights.
What are the five elements of an effective Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
shooting position?
What is the standard rule for site Move the rear sights in the same direction as you want to move the hits on the
adjustment target
What is the difference between Competitive shooting is to shoot to beat other scores. Qualification shooting is to
competitive shooting and qualification shoot to meet a standard
shooting
