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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Exam: 50 Q&A (2025 Update), Assignments of Advanced Education

Howard Community CollegeAdvanced Education

A comprehensive exam for the nra basic pistol shooting course, updated for 2025. It includes 50 actual questions and answers covering essential aspects of pistol handling, safety, and shooting techniques. The exam covers topics such as pistol components, aiming, ammunition, safe handling practices, and shooting fundamentals. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in pistol shooting, providing a structured assessment of their understanding of key concepts and procedures. This material is suitable for both beginners and experienced shooters looking to reinforce their knowledge of safe gun handling and shooting practices. The questions cover a range of topics, from identifying pistol components to understanding the importance of follow-through and proper sight alignment. The exam also tests knowledge of ammunition types, malfunction procedures, and the significance of consistent grip and trigger control.

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2024/2025

Available from 07/08/2025

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NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE EXAM| 50 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE
1. The three major components of a pistol are CORRECT ANSWERS >> frame, barrel
and action
2. Your finger may contact the trigger CORRECT ANSWERS >> when you are ready to
shoot
3. The trigger mechanism CORRECT ANSWERS >> releases a spring-powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
4. Aiming consists of CORRECT ANSWERS >> sight alignment and sight picture.
5. 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.: front sight
6. To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun CORRECT ANSWERS
>> a. check the infor- mation 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.
7. When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should CORRECT ANSWERS >>
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.
8. When gripping the pistol, you should CORRECT ANSWERS >> use the same
grip each time that you hold the pistol.
9. Follow-through is important because CORRECT ANSWERS >> it integrates,
maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and
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NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE EXAM| 50 ACTUAL QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE

1. The three major components of a pistol are CORRECT ANSWERS >> frame, barrel

and action

2. Your finger may contact the trigger CORRECT ANSWERS >> when you are ready to

shoot

3. The trigger mechanism CORRECT ANSWERS >> releases a spring-powered

hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.

4. Aiming consists of CORRECT ANSWERS >> sight alignment and sight picture.

5. 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.: front sight

6. To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun CORRECT ANSWERS

>> a. check the infor- mation 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.

7. When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should CORRECT ANSWERS >>

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.

8. When gripping the pistol, you should CORRECT ANSWERS >> use the same

grip each time that you hold the pistol.

9. Follow-through is important because CORRECT ANSWERS >> it integrates,

maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and

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immediately after firing the shot.

  1. The frame of a pistol is CORRECT ANSWERS >> is the central component of most pistols.
  2. The four components of a pistol cartridge are CORRECT ANSWERS >> case, primer, powder charge and bullet.
  3. Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are CORRECT ANSWERS >> it is natural and easy to assume.
  4. Double-action refers to the type of action CORRECT ANSWERS >> in which pulling the trigger per- forms two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
  5. Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that CORRECT ANSWERS >> a. the pistol is unloaded. b. The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner's manual. c. no ammunition is present in the area. d. all of the above.
  6. A occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.: misfire
  7. The safety on a pistol is CORRECT ANSWERS >> a mechanical device, and can fail.
  8. When shooting, you should hold your breath because CORRECT ANSWERS

it minimizes body movement.

  1. Dry-firing CORRECT ANSWERS >> involves practicing every phase of the firing process using an un- loaded firearm.

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