NRA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. How should a firearm be transported in a vehicle for a range session, following general safety practice? → Unloaded, cased, and secured, in compliance with applicable laws
2. When choosing a firearm for a smaller-statured student, which factor matters most? → Proper fit, such as length of pull and grip size
3. Which item helps confirm that a firearm's chamber is empty during maintenance? → A bore light or visual and physical inspection of the chamber
4. What code compliance requirement applies to code compliance? → All work must comply with applicable local, state, and national codes
5. What action should an instructor take if uncertain about a policy? → Ask the Training Counselor
6. How should hazardous conditions be handled during code compliance work? → Stop work, secure the area, report the hazard, and follow safety protocols
7. What is a conflict of interest for a firearms instructor? → Allowing bias for personal benefit
8. Which hearing protection selection gives the best protection on an outdoor range with centerfire firearms? → Earplugs or earmuffs with an adequate noise reduction rating, or both
9. Why is a cleaning rod made of coated steel, brass, or carbon fiber preferred over a bare segmented aluminum rod? → It is less likely to embed grit and wear the bore
10. What is a key step in developing a firearms training course? → Setting learning objectives
11. Why is eye and ear protection important during shooting? → To protect from debris and loud noise
12. How should equipment be maintained for code compliance operations? → Follow manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance schedules
13. What is 'terminal ballistics'? → The study of how a projectile behaves upon impact with a target
14. What should you verify before cleaning a firearm? → That it is unloaded
15. What is the most critical safety requirement in technical measurements? → Following all applicable safety regulations and wearing required PPE
16. What code compliance requirement applies to equipment operation? → All work must comply with applicable local, state, and national codes
17. Which practice helps prevent rust caused by fingerprints on blued steel? → Wiping exterior metal with a lightly oiled cloth after handling
18. What environmental protection measure applies to technical measurements? → Proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials according to environmental regulations
19. What is the generally recommended method to remove salts left by corrosive primers? → Water-based cleaning followed by thorough drying and oiling
20. What is a key principle of adult learning? → Relevance to life experience
21. What code compliance requirement applies to maintenance protocols? → All work must comply with applicable local, state, and national codes
22. Why is adequate ventilation emphasized when using gun cleaning solvents? → Solvent fumes can be harmful when inhaled
23. Which ammunition consideration is most important when supplying ammunition for a student's firearm? → Matching the cartridge exactly to the firearm's data stamp
24. What environmental protection measure applies to equipment operation? → Proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials according to environmental regulations
25. Who is responsible for enforcing range rules? → The instructor or RSO
26. What code compliance requirement applies to material selection? → All work must comply with applicable local, state, and national codes
27. What code compliance requirement applies to quality inspection? → All work must comply with applicable local, state, and national codes
28. How often should a firearm in long-term storage be inspected? → Periodically, to check for rust and renew protection
29. What does differentiated instruction involve? → Adapting to different learner needs
30. What inspection procedure is essential for technical measurements? → Systematic inspection following established checklists and standards