NRA Basic Pistol Exam; Questions and Answers
Cylinder, frame, barrel Correct Answer-The 3 major components of a pistol
Cylinder Correct Answer-The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in
individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern
Trigger mechanism Correct Answer-The part that ...
NRA Basic Pistol Exam; Questions and Answers
Cylinder, frame, barrel Correct Answer-The 3 major components of a pistol
Cylinder Correct Answer-The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in
individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern
Trigger mechanism Correct Answer-The part that releases a spring-powered
hammer or striker to fire the cartridge
Sight alignment & sight picture Correct Answer-The 2 steps in aiming a pistol
Front sight Correct Answer-What one focuses on when shooting a pistol
Barrel or slide, owner's manual, cartridge box, cartridge headstamp Correct
Answer-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 Correct Answer-What you should do when a cartridge fails
to fire immediately
Grip consistency Correct Answer-Essential for accurate shooting
Follow-through Correct Answer-Integrates. maintains & continues all
shooting fundamentals before, during & after the shot
, NRA Basic Pistol Exam; Questions and Answers
Frame Correct Answer-The central component of most pistols
Case, primer, powder charge, bullet Correct Answer-The components of a
pistol cartridge
Single-action & double-action Correct Answer-The 2 types of a revolver
action
Double-action Correct Answer-Pulling the trigger performs both cocking &
releasing the hammer
Steps before cleaning a pistol Correct Answer-Make sure the pistol is
unloaded, disassemble according to the manual, no ammunition should be
present
Misfire Correct Answer-The pistol fails to fire after pulling the trigger
Safety Correct Answer-A mechanical device that can fail
Holding your breath Correct Answer-Minimizes body movement
Dry-firing Correct Answer-Practicing shooting with an unloaded gun
The basic rule of sight adjustment Correct Answer-Move the rear sight in the
same direction that you want hits on the target to move
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