Core Concepts and Principles Flashcards

Which gun safety rule is considered the most fundamental because it prevents injury even if an accidental discharge occurs?

Answer: Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

Muzzle control means that even an unintended discharge will not strike a person.

An instructor describes the relationship between the front sight, rear sight, and the shooter's eye. What is this concept called?

Answer: Sight alignment

Sight alignment is the front sight centered in the rear notch with tops level, as seen by the eye.

When achieving a correct sight picture with iron sights, where should the shooter's eye focus be?

Answer: On the front sight

The eye can focus on only one plane, and a sharp front sight gives the most accurate alignment.

A right-handed student is left-eye dominant. What is an appropriate instructor recommendation?

Answer: Bring the handgun or tilt the head so the sights align with the dominant eye

Aligning the sights with the dominant eye resolves cross-dominance while keeping a normal grip.

A student fires a shot that sounds noticeably weaker with reduced recoil. What should the instructor direct?

Answer: Stop firing, keep the muzzle safe, unload, and check the bore for an obstruction

A weak report suggests a squib load that may leave a bullet lodged in the barrel.

After a hangfire-suspected misfire, how long should the shooter keep the handgun pointed in a safe direction before opening the action, per NRA guidance?

Answer: At least 30 seconds

NRA guidance is to wait at least 30 seconds in case of a delayed ignition.

Which list correctly names the four components of a modern handgun cartridge?

Answer: Case, primer, powder, bullet

A metallic cartridge consists of a case, primer, powder charge, and bullet.