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NRA Pistol Shooting Exam COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
QUESTION: Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - ANSWER-a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner's manual.
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
QUESTION: A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by
the firing pin. - ANSWER-misfire
QUESTION: The safety on a pistol is: - ANSWER-a mechanical device, and can fail.
QUESTION: When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - ANSWER-it minimizes body
movement.
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QUESTION: Dry-firing: - ANSWER-involves practicing every phase of the firing process using an
unloaded
firearm.
QUESTION: The basic rule for sight adjustment is: - ANSWER-move the rear sight in the same
direction that you want hits on the target to move.
QUESTION: Trigger control when shooting refers to: - ANSWER-the technique of pulling the
trigger without causing any movement of the aligned sights.
QUESTION: As the gun powder burns, it creates high-pressure gas that begins to push the bullet
down the bore. - ANSWER-True
The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER-frame, barrel and action
QUESTION: Your finger may contact the trigger: - ANSWER-when you are ready to shoot
QUESTION: The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER-releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
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QUESTION: Aiming consists of: - ANSWER-sight alignment and sight picture.
QUESTION: When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you
should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - ANSWER-front sight
QUESTION: To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - ANSWER-a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
QUESTION: When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should: - ANSWER-keep the pistol
pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of a
hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
QUESTION: When gripping the pistol, you should: - ANSWER-use the same grip each time that
you hold the pistol.
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QUESTION: Follow-through is important because: - ANSWER-it integrates, maintains and
continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
QUESTION: The frame of a pistol is: - ANSWER-is the central component of most pistols.
QUESTION: The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - ANSWER-case, primer, powder
charge and bullet.
QUESTION: Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - ANSWER-it is natural and easy
to assume.
QUESTION: Double-action refers to the type of action: - ANSWER-in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
QUESTION: Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort are elements of a
good shooting position. - ANSWER-True
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NRA Pistol Shooting Exam COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
QUESTION: Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: - ANSWER-a. the pistol is unloaded.
b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner's manual.
c. no ammunition is present in the area.
d. all of the above.
QUESTION: A_______ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by
the firing pin. - ANSWER-misfire
QUESTION: The safety on a pistol is: - ANSWER-a mechanical device, and can fail.
QUESTION: When shooting, you should hold your breath because: - ANSWER-it minimizes body
movement.
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QUESTION: Dry-firing: - ANSWER-involves practicing every phase of the firing process using an
unloaded
firearm.
QUESTION: The basic rule for sight adjustment is: - ANSWER-move the rear sight in the same
direction that you want hits on the target to move.
QUESTION: Trigger control when shooting refers to: - ANSWER-the technique of pulling the
trigger without causing any movement of the aligned sights.
QUESTION: As the gun powder burns, it creates high-pressure gas that begins to push the bullet
down the bore. - ANSWER-True
The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER-frame, barrel and action
QUESTION: Your finger may contact the trigger: - ANSWER-when you are ready to shoot
QUESTION: The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER-releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to
fire the cartridge.
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QUESTION: Aiming consists of: - ANSWER-sight alignment and sight picture.
QUESTION: When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you
should focus on the (BLANK) so that it appears clear and sharp. - ANSWER-front sight
QUESTION: To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - ANSWER-a. check the
information stamped on the barrel and/or slide.
b. check your owner's manual.
c. check the cartridge box and cartridge headstamp.
d. all of the above.
QUESTION: When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should: - ANSWER-keep the pistol
pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of a
hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
QUESTION: When gripping the pistol, you should: - ANSWER-use the same grip each time that
you hold the pistol.
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QUESTION: Follow-through is important because: - ANSWER-it integrates, maintains and
continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot.
QUESTION: The frame of a pistol is: - ANSWER-is the central component of most pistols.
QUESTION: The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - ANSWER-case, primer, powder
charge and bullet.
QUESTION: Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - ANSWER-it is natural and easy
to assume.
QUESTION: Double-action refers to the type of action: - ANSWER-in which pulling the trigger
performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
QUESTION: Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort are elements of a
good shooting position. - ANSWER-True
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