Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Cylinder, frame, barrel - CORRECT ANSWER - The 3 major components of a pistol
Cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in
individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern
Trigger mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER - The part that releases a spring-powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge
Sight alignment & sight picture - CORRECT ANSWER - The 2 steps in aiming a pistol
Front sight - CORRECT ANSWER - What one focuses on when shooting a pistol
Barrel or slide, owner's manual, cartridge box, cartridge headstamp - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER - What you should do when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
Grip consistency - CORRECT ANSWER - Essential for accurate shooting
Follow-through - CORRECT ANSWER - Integrates. maintains & continues all shooting
fundamentals before, during & after the shot
Frame - CORRECT ANSWER - The central component of most pistols