What are the frame, barrel, and action
These are the three major components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern
This is the cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge
This is the trigger mec...
What are the frame, barrel, and action - ANSWER-These are the three major
components of a pistol
What is the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in a circular pattern - ANSWER-
This is the cylinder
What releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge - ANSWER-This
is the trigger mechanism
What are sight alignment and sight picture - ANSWER-These are the elements or
stages of aiming
What is unique about the front sight in aiming - ANSWER-Where to focus while aiming
What use is the information on the barrel or slide, the owner's manual, and the cartridge
box and headstamp - ANSWER-This is how to ensure you use the correct ammunition
for your gun
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 - ANSWER-This is what to do
upon a misfire or hangfire: i.e. when a cartridge fails to fire immediately
Why use the same pistol grip each time you hold the pistol - ANSWER-This is a best-
practice for gripping a pistol
Why continue all shooting fundamentals before, during, and immediately after firing a
shot - ANSWER-This is the reason follow-through is important
What is the central component of a pistol and made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or
polymer materials - ANSWER-This is the frame of the pistol
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