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Cylinder, frame, barrel The 3 major components of a pistol Cylinder The part of a revolver where cartridges are held in individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern Trigger mechanism The part that releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge Sight alignment & sight picture The 2 steps in aiming a pistol Front sight What one focuses on when shooting a pistol Barrel or slide, owner's manual, cartridge box, cartridge headstamp
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 What you should do when a cartridge fails to fire immediately Grip consistency Essential for accurate shooting Follow-through Integrates. maintains & continues all shooting fundamentals before, during & after the shot Frame The central component of most pistols Case, primer, powder charge, bullet The components of a pistol cartridge Single-action & double-action
The basic rule of sight adjustment Move the rear sight in the same direction that you want hits on the target to move Trigger control Pulling the trigger without causing any movement of the aligned sights Burning gun powder Creates high-pressure gas that pushes the bullet down the barrel Consistency, balance, support, natural aiming area, comfort Elements of a good shooting position Proper sight alignment Top of front and rear sights are even & front sight is centered in rear sight Squib load A load that develops less than normal pressure Proper maintenance This helps a gun function more reliably, shoot more accurately & last longer
The NRA first rule of gun safety Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. First rule of gun storage Guns should be stored so that they are inaccessible to unauthorized persons Single-action Pulling the trigger only performs one action: releasing the hammer +P cartridges Cartridges loaded to higher pressures than standard ammunition The NRA third rule of gun safety Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. Magazine The part of a semi-automatic pistol designed to hold extra cartridges Muzzle The front end of the barrel where the bullet exits
Non-jacketed Type of bullet made of lead alloy, without an outside metal jacket
