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NRA Pistol Shooting study Guide
1.
These
are
the
three
major
components
of
a
pistol:
What are the frame, barrel, and action
2.
This
is
the
cylinder:
What
is
the
part
of
a
revolver
where
cartridges
are
held
in
a
circular
pattern
3.
This
is
the
trigger
mechanism:
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the
cartridge
4.
These
are
the
elements
or
stages
of
aiming:
What are sight alignment and sight picture
5.
Where
to
focus
while
aiming:
What is unique about the front sight in aiming
6. This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition for your gun: What use
is the information on the
barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge box and headstamp
7. This is what to do upon a misfire or hang fire: i.e. when a cartridge fails to
fire
immediately:
Why would one keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action and removing the
cartridge
8.
This
is
a
best-practice
for
gripping
a
pistol:
Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol
9.
This is the reason follow-through is important: Why continue all shooting fundamentals
before, during, and
immediately after firing a shot
10.
This
is
the
frame
of
the
pistol:
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel,
aluminum,
titanium, or polymer materials
11.
These are the components of a pistol cartridge: What is made of a case, primer, powder,
and bullet
12.
These
are
the
two
types
of
revolver
actions:
What are single and double action
