NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The major parts of a rifle are: - CORRECT ANSWER - stock, barrel, action
The part of the rifle that allows a shooter to load, fire, and unload the rifle is called the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Action
Rifling causes the bullet to spin, providing stability in its flight. Rifling within a barrel is made
up of: - CORRECT ANSWER - lands and groves
The butt, comb, grip, and fore-end describes the : - CORRECT ANSWER - stock
The type of rifle action that operates using energy from the fired cartridge is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Semi-automation action
A peep sight is an example of a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER - aperture sight
The most common cartridge used for recreational and target shooting is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER - .22 rimfire
The primary rule observed in cleaning a rifle is: - CORRECT ANSWER - First to be sure
the action is open and the rifle is unloaded.
The process of lining up the rifle with the target is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - aiming
Which answer best expresses safe rifle handling? - CORRECT ANSWER - Always point
the muzzle in a safe direction.
, The person most responsible for rifle safety is: - CORRECT ANSWER - you , the shooter
The standard rule for adjusting sights is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Move the rear sight in
the same direction you want to move the location of the shot on the target.
The following basic steps to use in learning any shooting position EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Install a sling
When firing a shot you must learn to concentrate totally on : - CORRECT ANSWER -
sight picture control
Which of the following is a publication of the NRA: - CORRECT ANSWER - ALL of the
Above American hunter, Shooting Sports, & American Rifleman
What rifle action is considered the most common, strongest, and most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bolt action
The most important element to fire arm safetyis: - CORRECT ANSWER - Attitude
Many Shooters reload ammunition because it: - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
saves money, offers versatility and improves accuracy
In selecting a rifle that fits, the most important consideration should be the: - CORRECT
ANSWER - stock
Trigger control is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - a shooting fundamental
The opening at the front end of the barrel through which the bullet exits is called the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Muzzle
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The major parts of a rifle are: - CORRECT ANSWER - stock, barrel, action
The part of the rifle that allows a shooter to load, fire, and unload the rifle is called the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Action
Rifling causes the bullet to spin, providing stability in its flight. Rifling within a barrel is made
up of: - CORRECT ANSWER - lands and groves
The butt, comb, grip, and fore-end describes the : - CORRECT ANSWER - stock
The type of rifle action that operates using energy from the fired cartridge is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Semi-automation action
A peep sight is an example of a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER - aperture sight
The most common cartridge used for recreational and target shooting is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER - .22 rimfire
The primary rule observed in cleaning a rifle is: - CORRECT ANSWER - First to be sure
the action is open and the rifle is unloaded.
The process of lining up the rifle with the target is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - aiming
Which answer best expresses safe rifle handling? - CORRECT ANSWER - Always point
the muzzle in a safe direction.
, The person most responsible for rifle safety is: - CORRECT ANSWER - you , the shooter
The standard rule for adjusting sights is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Move the rear sight in
the same direction you want to move the location of the shot on the target.
The following basic steps to use in learning any shooting position EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Install a sling
When firing a shot you must learn to concentrate totally on : - CORRECT ANSWER -
sight picture control
Which of the following is a publication of the NRA: - CORRECT ANSWER - ALL of the
Above American hunter, Shooting Sports, & American Rifleman
What rifle action is considered the most common, strongest, and most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bolt action
The most important element to fire arm safetyis: - CORRECT ANSWER - Attitude
Many Shooters reload ammunition because it: - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
saves money, offers versatility and improves accuracy
In selecting a rifle that fits, the most important consideration should be the: - CORRECT
ANSWER - stock
Trigger control is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - a shooting fundamental
The opening at the front end of the barrel through which the bullet exits is called the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Muzzle
