NRA Basic Pistol Questions + Answers Graded A+

Cylinder, frame, barrel - The 3 major components of a pistol Cylinder - The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern Trigger mechanism - The part that releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge Sight alignment & sight picture - The 2 steps in aiming a pistol Front sight - What one focuses on when shooting a pistol Barrel or slide, owner's manual, cartridge box, cartridge headstamp - What you should check to ensure that you're using the correct ammunition Keep gun pointed in safe direction, wait at least 30 seconds, open action & remove cartridge - What you should do when a cartridge fails to fire immediately Grip consistency - Essential for accurate shooting Follow-through - Integrates. maintains & continues all shooting fundamentals before, during & after the shot Frame - The central component of most pistols Case, primer, powder charge, bullet - The components of a pistol cartridgeSingle-action & double-action - The 2 types of a revolver action Double-action - Pulling the trigger performs both cocking & releasing the hammer Steps before cleaning a pistol - Make sure the pistol is unloaded, disassemble according to the manual, no ammunition should be present Misfire - The pistol fails to fire after pulling the trigger Safety - A mechanical device that can fail Holding your breath - Minimizes body movement