NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Major parts of a rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - The stock, the action and the barrel.
Types of rifle sights - CORRECT ANSWER - Optical, open, and telescopic.
Types of rifle actions - CORRECT ANSWER - Bolt, pump, and semi-automatic.
Reliable safety on a new rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - On a new rifle, a safety is always
reliable.
Parts of a cartridge - CORRECT ANSWER - The case, powder, primer and bullet.
Rimfire ammunition - CORRECT ANSWER - Rimfire ammunition is often reloaded.
Golden rule of gun safety - CORRECT ANSWER - "Keep your finger off the trigger until
ready to fire."
Importance of knowing beyond the target - CORRECT ANSWER - It is always important
to know what is beyond the target.
Rifle handling and shooting - CORRECT ANSWER - Rifle handling and shooting are the
same thing.
Command 'Cease Fire' - CORRECT ANSWER - The command 'Cease Fire' means you
can shoot any chambered cartridge.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Major parts of a rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - The stock, the action and the barrel.
Types of rifle sights - CORRECT ANSWER - Optical, open, and telescopic.
Types of rifle actions - CORRECT ANSWER - Bolt, pump, and semi-automatic.
Reliable safety on a new rifle - CORRECT ANSWER - On a new rifle, a safety is always
reliable.
Parts of a cartridge - CORRECT ANSWER - The case, powder, primer and bullet.
Rimfire ammunition - CORRECT ANSWER - Rimfire ammunition is often reloaded.
Golden rule of gun safety - CORRECT ANSWER - "Keep your finger off the trigger until
ready to fire."
Importance of knowing beyond the target - CORRECT ANSWER - It is always important
to know what is beyond the target.
Rifle handling and shooting - CORRECT ANSWER - Rifle handling and shooting are the
same thing.
Command 'Cease Fire' - CORRECT ANSWER - The command 'Cease Fire' means you
can shoot any chambered cartridge.
