NRA Basic Pistol Shooting
Course 2026/2027 Exam
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The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER ✔✔frame,
barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - ANSWER ✔✔when you are
ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER ✔✔releases a spring-powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
, Aiming consists of: - ANSWER ✔✔sight alignment and sight picture.
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
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.
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.
When gripping the pistol, you should: - ANSWER ✔✔use the same
grip each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: - ANSWER ✔✔it integrates,
maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and
immediately after firing the shot.
Course 2026/2027 Exam
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
The three major components of a pistol are: - ANSWER ✔✔frame,
barrel and action
Your finger may contact the trigger: - ANSWER ✔✔when you are
ready to shoot
The trigger mechanism: - ANSWER ✔✔releases a spring-powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
, Aiming consists of: - ANSWER ✔✔sight alignment and sight picture.
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
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.
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.
When gripping the pistol, you should: - ANSWER ✔✔use the same
grip each time that you hold the pistol.
Follow-through is important because: - ANSWER ✔✔it integrates,
maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and
immediately after firing the shot.
