NRA Pistol Shooting Exam
Questions and Verified Correct
Answers
What are the frame, barrel, and action - correct answer ✔✔These are the three major
components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern - correct answer
✔✔This is the cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge - correct answer
✔✔This is the trigger mechanism
What are sight alignment and sight picture - correct answer ✔✔These are the elements or
stages of aiming
What is unique about the front sight in aiming - correct answer ✔✔Where to focus while aiming
What use is the information on the barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge box
and headstamp - correct answer ✔✔This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition for
your gun
Why would one keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before
opening the action and removing the cartridge - correct answer ✔✔This is what to do upon a
misfire or hangfire: i.e. when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
, Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol - correct answer ✔✔This is a best-
practice for gripping a pistol
Why continue all shooting fundamentals before, during, and immediately after firing a shot -
correct answer ✔✔This is the reason follow-through is important
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or polymer
materials - correct answer ✔✔This is the frame of the pistol
What is made of a case, primer, powder, and bullet - correct answer ✔✔These are the
components of a pistol cartridge
What are single and double action - correct answer ✔✔These are the two types of revolver
actions
What is the type of action in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing
the hammer - correct answer ✔✔To what does 'double action' refer
When to unload, remove ammunition from the area, and follow the owner's manual - correct
answer ✔✔Do this before cleaning a pistol
What is a misfire - correct answer ✔✔This occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer
has been struct by the firing pin
What is a mechanical device that can fail - correct answer ✔✔This is the 'safety'
Why hold your breath during breath control - correct answer ✔✔This minimizes body
movement
Questions and Verified Correct
Answers
What are the frame, barrel, and action - correct answer ✔✔These are the three major
components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern - correct answer
✔✔This is the cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge - correct answer
✔✔This is the trigger mechanism
What are sight alignment and sight picture - correct answer ✔✔These are the elements or
stages of aiming
What is unique about the front sight in aiming - correct answer ✔✔Where to focus while aiming
What use is the information on the barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge box
and headstamp - correct answer ✔✔This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition for
your gun
Why would one keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before
opening the action and removing the cartridge - correct answer ✔✔This is what to do upon a
misfire or hangfire: i.e. when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
, Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol - correct answer ✔✔This is a best-
practice for gripping a pistol
Why continue all shooting fundamentals before, during, and immediately after firing a shot -
correct answer ✔✔This is the reason follow-through is important
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or polymer
materials - correct answer ✔✔This is the frame of the pistol
What is made of a case, primer, powder, and bullet - correct answer ✔✔These are the
components of a pistol cartridge
What are single and double action - correct answer ✔✔These are the two types of revolver
actions
What is the type of action in which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing
the hammer - correct answer ✔✔To what does 'double action' refer
When to unload, remove ammunition from the area, and follow the owner's manual - correct
answer ✔✔Do this before cleaning a pistol
What is a misfire - correct answer ✔✔This occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer
has been struct by the firing pin
What is a mechanical device that can fail - correct answer ✔✔This is the 'safety'
Why hold your breath during breath control - correct answer ✔✔This minimizes body
movement
