NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Cartridges loaded to lower pressures than standard ammunition are

known as "+P" cartridges. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ False


You should always bury unserviceable ammunition. -Correct Answer

✔ ✔ False


You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

-Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True


Grip consistency is essential for accurate shooting. -Correct Answer ✔

✔ True


Ammunition should not be present when cleaning a pistol. -Correct

Answer ✔ ✔ True


The single most important selection criterion revolves around the

purpose of the firearm. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True

, Your breath should be let out slowly and steadily until the shot is

fired. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ False


Your non-dominant eye should be used for aiming the pistol. -Correct

Answer ✔ ✔ False


You should always keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to use

it. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True


Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned. -Correct

Answer ✔ ✔ False


Aiming consists of two stages: sight alignment and sight picture. -

Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True


Trigger control is one of the most important shooting


fundamentals. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True


The major components of breech-loading pistols include the frame,

the barrel, and the action. -Correct Answer ✔ ✔ True