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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Typology: Exams
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The three major components of a pistol are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-frame, barrel and action Your finger may contact the trigger: - CORRECT ANSWERS-when you are ready to shoot The trigger mechanism: - CORRECT ANSWERS-releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge. Aiming consists of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-front sight To ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - 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. When gripping the pistol, you should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol. Follow-through is important because: - CORRECT ANSWERS-it integrates, maintains and continues all shooting fundamentals before, during and immediately after firing the shot. The frame of a pistol is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-is the central component of most pistols. The four components of a pistol cartridge are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-case, primer, powder charge and bullet. Some of the benefits of the Isosceles Position are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-it is natural and easy to assume.
Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, and comfort are elements of a good shooting position. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True Proper sight alignment is having the front sight even with the top of the rear sight, and the front sight centered in the notch of the rear sight so that there is an equal amount of space on each side of the front sight. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True A squib load develops less than normal pressure or velocity after ignition of the cartridge powder charge. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True A gun that is properly maintained will function more reliably, shoot more accurately and last longer. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by the firing pin. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False Most pistol cartridges can be fired from any handgun. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False Both ear and eye protection are highly recommended whenever you are firing live ammunition.
Cartridges loaded to lower pressures than standard ammunition are known as "+P" cartridges. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False You should always bury unserviceable ammunition. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot - CORRECT ANSWERS- True Grip consistency is essential for accurate shooting. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True Ammunition should not be present when cleaning a pistol. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True The single most important selection criterion revolves around the purpose of the firearm. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True Your breath should be let out slowly and steadily until the shot is fired. - CORRECT ANSWERS- False Your non-dominant eye should be used for aiming the pistol. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False You should always keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. - CORRECT ANSWERS- True Pistols that are fired regularly do not need to be cleaned. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False Aiming consists of two stages: sight alignment and sight picture. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
