NRA BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What are the three components of a pistol? - ANSWER Frame, barrel, action
What is the inside of the barrel called? - ANSWER bore
Hangfire - ANSWER Delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case has
been struck by the firing pin
Squib load - ANSWER Occurs when the cartridge develops less than normal pressure
or velocity after ignition
What are the five fundamentals of pistol shooting - ANSWER Eye dominance, handgrip,
aiming, breath control, hold control.
What is "site alignment" - ANSWER The rear side and front sight in relation to each
other.
What is site picture? - ANSWER Refers to the relationship between the guns properly
aligned site and the target
To fire and accurate shot what is the most essential point of focus on which the pistol
shooter much concentrate? - ANSWER Front sight
What is the proper way to press a trigger? - ANSWER Straight to the rear, smooth and
continuous manner without disturbing your sights.
What are the five elements of an effective shooting position? - ANSWER Consistency,
balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
What are the two components of rifling? - ANSWER Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? - ANSWER A group of moving parts used to load, fire
and unload
Where is the "chamber" located on a semi-auto handgun? - ANSWER A notch
machined into the top rear of the slide which allows the cartridge rim to be seen
What are the four components of a cartridge - ANSWER Bullet, case, powder, primer
Misfire - ANSWER Failure to fire
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What are the three components of a pistol? - ANSWER Frame, barrel, action
What is the inside of the barrel called? - ANSWER bore
Hangfire - ANSWER Delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer or case has
been struck by the firing pin
Squib load - ANSWER Occurs when the cartridge develops less than normal pressure
or velocity after ignition
What are the five fundamentals of pistol shooting - ANSWER Eye dominance, handgrip,
aiming, breath control, hold control.
What is "site alignment" - ANSWER The rear side and front sight in relation to each
other.
What is site picture? - ANSWER Refers to the relationship between the guns properly
aligned site and the target
To fire and accurate shot what is the most essential point of focus on which the pistol
shooter much concentrate? - ANSWER Front sight
What is the proper way to press a trigger? - ANSWER Straight to the rear, smooth and
continuous manner without disturbing your sights.
What are the five elements of an effective shooting position? - ANSWER Consistency,
balance, support, natural aiming, comfort
What are the two components of rifling? - ANSWER Lands and grooves
What is the "action" of a firearm? - ANSWER A group of moving parts used to load, fire
and unload
Where is the "chamber" located on a semi-auto handgun? - ANSWER A notch
machined into the top rear of the slide which allows the cartridge rim to be seen
What are the four components of a cartridge - ANSWER Bullet, case, powder, primer
Misfire - ANSWER Failure to fire
