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NRA PISTOL SHOOTING EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. - ANSWER- True
The safety on a pistol is a mechanical device that can fail. - ANSWER-True
Pistols should be stored so they can not be accessed by unauthorized persons. - ANSWER-True
A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by the firing pin. - ANSWER-False
Most pistol cartridges can be fired from any handgun. - ANSWER-False
Both ear and eye protection are highly recommended whenever you are firing live ammunition. - ANSWER-True 1 / 2
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Cartridges loaded to lower pressures than standard ammunition are known as "+P" cartridges. - ANSWER-False
You should always bury unserviceable ammunition. - ANSWER-False
You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. - ANSWER-True
Grip consistency is essential for accurate shooting. - ANSWER- True
Ammunition should not be present when cleaning a pistol. - ANSWER-True
The single most important selection criterion revolves around the purpose of the firearm. - ANSWER-True
Your breath should be let out slowly and steadily until the shot is fired. - ANSWER-True
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