This is a compilation of police & military firearms qualification courses compiled by Brian Garrett. This began as an exercise to see if he was good enough to pass the tests, but it quickly became apparent that the tests were ridiculously easy; laughably so.

Given how difficult it can be for some citizens to get firearms carry permits, this is unacceptable. California is a prime example. It’s nearly impossible for citizens to get a concealed carry permit, and yet their cops are given 30 seconds to fire 12 shots with a reload.

Federal Agencies

Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Explosives

ATFE.1

I’m not sure where this came from. Seems incomplete, and is not annotated.

Dist (yd)	Shots	Par	Time
3	5 body	5
3	5 body SHO	7
7	2 body, 1 head	5
7	2 body, 1 head	5
7	2 body, 1 head	5
7	2 body, 1 head	8
7	2 body, 1 head, WHO, from low-ready	5
15	2 body, 1 head	8
15	2 body, 1 head from low-ready	8
15	Kneeling, draw and fire 2 body, 1 head	8
15	Kneeling, 2 body, 1 head from low-ready	8
25	5 body, kneel, 5 body	40

ATFE.2

This came from Chris who got it off Facebook but doesn’t know if it’s current.
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Unless the head is specified, all shots are to the body. Though the head always counts as a hit, a hit to the body when the head is designated will be scored as a miss (0).

50 rounds total

Dist (yd)	Shots	Shots	Par	Time
3	From the holster, 3 rounds	3	3
“	From the holster, 3 rounds freestyle, 3 rounds WHO	6	7
“	From the holster, 2 rounds to the head	2	3
“	From the holster, 4 rounds	4	3
7	Begin with only 3 rounds in the firearm. From the ready position, fire 3 rounds, perform emergency reload, and fire 3 more rounds.	6	8
“	From the ready position, fire 2 rounds to the body and 1 round to the head	3	5
“	<repeat>	3	5
“	From the ready position, fire 1 round to the head.	1	2
“	<repeat>	1	2
“	Beginning with an empty chamber. On signal, attempt to fire, tap/rack, fire 5 rounds	5	7
15	Begin with only 3 rounds in the firearm. From the ready position, fire 3 rounds, kneel, perform emergency reload, and fire 3 more rounds.	6	12
“	From the ready position, in kneeling, fire 3 rounds.	3	5
“	<repeat>	3	5
25	From the holster, fire 2 rounds	2	8
“	<repeat>	2	8

FBI Pistol Qualification Course

2019 Course

Target: QIT silhouette

Rounds: 50 rounds

Passing: 40/50 (80%) for agents; 45/50 (90%) for instructors

Holsters must be concealed.

Dist (yd)	Shots	Shots	Par	My Time
3	Draw and fire 3 rds strong hand only, switch hands and fire 3 rds support hand only.	6	6
5	Draw and fire: 3 rds in 3 seconds From the Ready, fire: 3 rds in 2 seconds From the Ready, fire: 6 rds in 4 seconds	3 3 6	3 2 4
7	Draw and fire: 5 rds in 5 seconds From the Ready, fire: 4 rounds, conduct an empty gun reload, and fire 4 more rds, all in 8 seconds From the Ready, fire: 5 rounds in 4 seconds	5 8 5	5 8 4
15	Draw and fire: 3 rds in 6 seconds From the Ready, fire: 3 rds in 5 seconds	3 3	6 5
25	Draw and fire 4 rds from standing, drop to kneeling and fire 4 more rounds, all in 20 seconds.	8	20

2013 FBI Pistol Qualification Course

Target: QIT-99 silhouette

Rounds: 60 rounds

All shots fired from a concealed holster.

Qualification: 48/60 (80%) for agents; 54/60 (90%) for instructors

STAGE 1 3 yards 12 points [Start with 12 rounds]

3 rounds, 3 seconds, SHO
3 rounds, 3 seconds, SHO
3 rounds SHO, switch hands, 3 rounds WHO, 8 seconds

STAGE 2 5 yards 12 points [Start with 12 rounds]

3 rounds, 3 seconds
3 rounds, 3 seconds
3 rounds, 3 seconds
3 rounds, 3 seconds

STAGE 3 7 yards 16 points [Start with 12 rounds, with 14 (or 4) on belt]

4 rounds, 4 seconds
4 rounds, 4 seconds
Start with only 4 rounds in the gun (1 in the chamber, 3 in the magazine). 4 rounds; empty gun (emergency) reload; 4 more rounds; 8 seconds

Stage 4 15 yards 10 points [Start with 10 rounds]

3 rounds, 6 seconds
3 rounds, 6 seconds
4 rounds, 8 seconds

Stage 5 25 yards 10 points [Start with 10 rounds]

Move to cover; 3 rounds standing; kneel, 2 rounds; 15 seconds
Repeat

Old Course

Target: FBI "Q" Ammunition: 50 rounds service ammunition (yes, the +P stuff)

Scoring: Hits not touching the bottle don’t count Qualification: 43 (45 for instructors)

STAGE I Rounds: 18 Position: 25 yard line Time Allotted: 75 seconds

Start with a fully loaded weapon. On command shooter draws and fires:

6 rounds prone position (decock if able before standing)

3 rounds strong side kneeling barricade position

6 rounds strong side standing barricade position

3 rounds weak side kneeling barricade position

Upon completing stage, the shooter will reload and holster a loaded weapon.

STAGE II Rounds: 10 Position: 25 yard line Time Allotted: 6 or 2 seconds

String 1: Move to 15 yard line, draw and fire 2 rounds in 6 second

Strings 2-5: From low ready, fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds (still from 15 yard line)

Upon completing stage, holster a loaded weapon (including partially full magazine)

STAGE III Rounds: 12 Position: 15 yard line Time Allotted: 15 seconds

At signal, move to the 7 yard line, draw and fire 12 rounds in 15 seconds, to include a reload.

STAGE IV Rounds: 10 Position: 7 yard line Time Allotted: 15 seconds

Begin with 5 rounds in gun, and 5 in a spare magazine.

At signal, move to the 5 yard line, draw and fire 5 rounds with strong hand only, reload, transfer the gun and fire 5 rounds weak hand only.

NOTES:

Ammo management is intended for magazines with > 10 rounds capacity
Agents are required to re-qualify four times a year. 1,338 agents have shot a perfect score during qualification (the FBI's "Possible Club").

Federal Air Marshal Qualification

Tactical Pistol Course (TPC). This course is shot cold (no warm-up) on the FBI QIT target (or IDPA 0/-1). All strings are shot from 7 yrds.

Drill	Position	Standard	Shots	Times
One Round (twice)	Concealed	1.65/string 3.3 total	2	. .
Double Tap (twice)	Low Ready	1.35/string 2.7 total	4	. .
Rhythm (6 rounds, < 0.6s split time)	Low Ready	3.0	6	.
One Shot, speed reload, one shot (twice)	Low Ready	3.25/string 6.5 total	4	. .
One Round each, two targets 3 yds apart (twice)	Low Ready	1.65/string 3.3 total	4	.
180 degree pivot. One round each at 3 targets (twice). Turn left, then right.	Concealed	3.5/string 7.0 total	6	. .
One Round, slide locks back; drop to one knee; reload; fire one round. (twice)	Low Ready	4.0/string 8.0 total	4	.

QUALIFICATION

TIME: Cannot exceed total time for each drill. Example: Drill #1 - 1st time 1.70 seconds,

2nd time 1.55 seconds; Total = 3.25 seconds = Go. Must achieve a "GO" on each drill.

Scoring:

5 pts for hits inside the bottle

2 pts for hits touching the edge, or outside bottle

Maximum possible score is 150

Minimum qualifying score is 135

Note: Why would you get 2 points for missing the coke-bottle and just hitting the massive piece of paper? Seems sus; need to confirm.

Seal Team 6 Pistol Standard

I found this in a few places, but haven’t been able to confirm an actual SEAL standard for par times. These times are targets created by me (Brian). We’ll see how it goes the first time.

Distance	Shots	Description	Par Time (s)	My Time
3 yd	1	1 head	2.0
3 yd	2	2 body	2.0
7 yd	4	2 body, slide lock reload, 2 body	6.0
7 yd	3	2 body + 1 head	1.5? no
7 yd	12	6 body SHO, slide lock reload, 6 body WHO	10.5
7 yd	2	Clear double-feed, 2 body (start aimed at target)	5.0
25 yd	4	2 body, slide lock reload, 2 body	7.5

I’m not sure how many points down the course allows either.

US Army Pistol Qualification

Alternate Course used when pop-up targets are unavailable.

The APQC target is placed at 25m.

Table	Position	Rounds	Instructions
1	Standing	7	Given one 7-round magazine, within 21 seconds, engage the target from the standing position with 7 rounds.
2	Kneeling	13 (6+7)	Given one 6-round and one 7-round magazine, within 45 seconds, engage the target from the kneeling position with all 13 rounds. 1) From a standing position, assume a good kneeling position and engage the target with all 6 rounds in the first magazine. 2) Perform a rapid magazine change. 3) Engage the target with all 7 rounds in the second magazine.
3	Crouching	10 (5+5)	Given two magazines with 5 rounds each, within 35 seconds, engage the target from the crouching position with all 10 rounds. 1) From a standing position, assume a good crouching position, and engage the target with one 5-round magazine. 2) Perform a rapid magazine change. 3) Engage the target with the second 5-round magazine.
4	Prone	10 (5+5)	Given two magazines with 5 rounds each, within 35 seconds, engage the target from the prone position with all 10 rounds. 1) From a standing position, assume a good prone position, and engage the target with one 5-round magazine. 2) Perform a rapid magazine change. 3) Engage the target with the second 5-round magazine.

Classification Levels

Expert 36-40

Sharpshooter 29-35

Marksman 24-28

Unqualified 0-23

US Marine Corps Combat Pistol Course

	Dist (yd)	Stage Description	Rounds	Par Time	My Times
1.1	7	Controlled Pairs	6 = 2 x3	5 s
1.2	7	Failure to Stop	6 = 3 x2	7 s
1.3	7	Speed Reload	4 = 2+2	9 s
2.1	15	Controlled Pairs	12 = 2 x6	5 s
2.2	15	Speed Reload	4 = 2+2	12 s
3.1	25	Single Action Slow Fire	8 = 1 x8	7 s

All strings begin holstered. DA/SA pistols decocked.

40 Rounds Total

MPMS-1 Target

Scoring

A = 10

B = 8

C = 6

D = 4

Qualification Standards

364 - 400 Expert >90%

324 - 363 Sharpshooter 81-90%

264 - 323 Marksman 66-80%

000 - 263 Unqualified <66%

US Marshals Service

Target: Trans-Tar II scored 5/4/3/2

Rounds 60

Concealment is required.

Dist.	Shots	Description	Par(s)	T1	T2	T3	T4
3 yd	3	2 body, 1 head	4
3	2	2 body, WHO*	4
7	3	3 body	4
7	3	3 body, SHO	5
7	4	3 body, 1 head	5
15	3	3 body	5
25	12	From barricade: 6 standing, reload, 3 kneeling, reload, 3 prone	60

* WHO strings begin with gun in weak hand, at the low ready. All other strings begin holstered.

Qualification Standard:

300 pts Distinguished Expert

285-299 Expert

255-284 Sharpshooter

210-254 Marksman

0-210 Did Not Qualify

PS This totals 62 rounds, but I’ve not found a version that ends at 60...not sure how to reconcile that with the round count per string other than to do WHO only 1x.

US Naval Academy

The Security Course

Shots 36

Target Transitional Target II

In the Security Course of fire, the shooter has a total of 5 magazines - 4 magazines with 6 rounds in each and 1 magazine with 12 rounds.

3 Yard Line (Requires 2 magazines - 6 rounds in each magazine) 12 total shots fired with a possible score of 60 points.

2 rounds in 4 seconds (strong hand)

Magazine change

2 rounds in 10 seconds total time (strong hand)

2 rounds (strong hand)

(shooter conducts a weak hand transition)

2 rounds in 8 seconds total time (weak hand)

7 Yard Line (Requires 2 magazines - 6 rounds in each magazine) 12 total shots fired with a possible score of 60 points.

2 rounds in 4 seconds (strong hand)

Magazine change

2 rounds in 10 seconds total time (strong hand)

2 rounds (strong hand)

(shooter conducts a weak hand transition)

2 rounds in 8 seconds total time (weak hand)

15 Yard Line (This state requires 1 magazine - 12 rounds in the magazine) 12 total shots are fired with a possible score of 60 points. There are no weak hand transitions or magazine changes done at the fifteen yard line.

2 rounds in 4 seconds

4 rounds in 8 seconds

25 Yard Line (This stage requires the shooter to reload 2 empty magazines with 6 rounds in each.

6 rounds standing

Magazine Change

6 rounds shot over-the-barricade in 45 seconds (total time).

(This position allows the shooter to rest his arms on the barricade/bench and half kneel

on one leg or two as one would shoot over the hood from behind his

Humvee.)

State Law Enforcement Standards

Alabama Peace Officer's Standards (APOST)

Target : B-21

Total Shots: 25-30

Time: Part Time per string
Scoring: 70% must hit center scoring zone

String	Start Dist. (yards)	Instructions	Shots	Par Time (s)
1	25	Fire 6 shots standing behind barricade. Kneel and fire 6 more behind barricade. Stand and holster.	12	35
2	25	Run to 15 yard line, draw, fire 3 rounds.	3	8
3	15	From low-ready, fire 3 rounds	3	5
4	15	From low-ready, fire 3 rounds	3	5
5	15	From low-ready, fire 3 rounds	3	5
6	15	Run to 7 yard line, draw, fire 2 rounds	2	8
7	7	Draw and fire 12 rounds. (reload when?)	12	25
8	5	Draw and fire 6 rounds strong hand only. Switch hands and fire 6 rounds weak hand only.	12	25

When do you reload? I’m guessing they want one in the middle of the 12 round string?

Total of 50 shots. 35 shots must break the FBI-Q target. Could be shot on an IDPA target using 0 & -1 zones for scoring.

Alaska State Trooper Handgun Qualification

Target : USPSA

Total Shots: 48

Time: Part Time per string

Scoring: Pistol/Rifle A=5 B&C=4* D=1 Total=240

* (unless headshot, then B=1)

Maximum score is 240 (48*5)

192/80% or better is required for basic qualification

216/90% or better is required for SWAT

230 or better on handgun is considered Expert

All strings begin with the weapon loaded and holstered, unless guard position is noted.

String	Dist. (yds)	Instructions	Shots	Time (s)
1	2	Starting from guard position, fire 2 rounds center mass followed by 1 round to the head.	3	3
2	2	Repeat	3	3
3	7	Fire 2 rounds center mass followed by 1 round to the head.	3	5
4	7	Repeat	3	5
		Score & paste target. Head shots in B only count 1 point for the above strings.
5	25	Starting holstered, fire 6 rounds (from any position).	6	20
6	10	Fire 6 rounds strong hand only, reload, fire 6 rounds weak hand only.	12	35
7	7	Fire 2 rounds.	2	3
8	7	Repeat	2	3
9	7	Repeat	2	3
10	2	Fire 2 rounds.	2	2.5
11	2	Repeat	2	2.5
12	2	Repeat	2	2.5
13	2	Starting from the guard position, fire 2 rounds.	2	1.5
14	2	Repeat	2	1.5
15	2	Repeat	2	1.5

California

These are the minimum requirements for a course of fire. No specific course is specified, so individual departments are left to develop their own courses. Even as a low bar, this seems very low.

From 3 yrds within 30 seconds: 6 shots, reload, 6 shots (shooting from the hip)

From 7 yrds within 30 seconds: 6 shots, reload, 6 shots

From 15 yrds within 45 seconds: 6 shots, reload, 6 shots.

Scoring is left to the discretion of individual ranges.

Connecticut

Connecticut guidelines are a bit loose, so departments are free to develop their own course.

Minimum requirements include:

30 rounds must be fired from the 7 yard line or closer.
18 rounds must be fired from between the 7 and 15 yard lines.
12 rounds must be fired from a distance in excess of the 15 yard line.
The CM-5 target must be used for all qualification relays. (IDPA -1 zone is a very close fit.)

Passing score is 80% (48 hits)

Brian’s Suggested CoF

Dist. (yds)	Instructions	Shots	Par Time
1	Draw & fire 2 shots from retention. Repeat.	2 2	2 2
1	Draw & fire 2 shots from retention and 1 aimed head shot, while retreating. Repeat	3 3	3 3
3	From a ready position^[1], fire three shots. Repeat	3 3	2 2
5	Draw and fire 2 shots to the body, and 1 to the head. Repeat	3 3
5	Draw and fire 3 rounds while retreating.	3	3
7	Draw and fire 2 rounds.	2	3
7	Draw and fire 3 rounds while advancing.	3	4
10	Draw and fire 4 rounds.	4
10	Starting with 2 rounds in the gun, fire 2 rounds standing, kneel behind the barrel while reloading, and fire 2 more rounds around the strong side of the barrel..	4
10	From low ready, fire 4 rounds over the top of the barrel.	4
10	Draw, kneel, and fire 6 rounds around the weak side of the barrel.	6
20	From behind a barricade, fire 3 shots around the strong side of the barricade, and 3 shots around the weak side, while standing. From behind a barricade, draw, kneel, and fire 3 shots around the strong side of the barricade, and 3 shots around the weak side, while kneeling.	6 6

Georgia Semiautomatic Pistol Qualification Course

Scoring

Total Shots: 30 Target: SQT A-1^[2]

Inside the center mass line – 10 points Outside the center mass line – 8 points

Minimum Qualifying Score – 240 points - 80%

Stage 1 - 25 yards - 4 rounds (load 6 rounds)

Using the angular search technique, on command shooter assumes left side cover pointing weapon at right target. Avoid contact with the cover object.

1R in 4 seconds & return to cover

1L in 4 seconds & return to cover

Using the angular search technique, on command shooter assumes right side cover pointing

weapon at left target.

1L in 4 seconds & return to cover

1R in 4 seconds & return to cover

Stage 2 - 15 yards - 4 rounds (have 12 in spare mag for reload)

Shooter stands outside cover facing targets weapon holstered & snapped in. On command, shooter draws the weapon moves to cover & fires 4 rounds in 12 seconds. 1R, 1L, kneel & reload, 1R, 1L.

Stage 3 - 7 yards - 14 rounds (have 12 in spare mag for reload)

String 1: Draw and fire 4 rounds in 5 seconds. 2R, 2L.

String 2: Standing in front of the right target, shooter draws and fires 2 rounds right target, moves one step left and fires 2 rounds right target in 6 s. 2R, step left, 2R.

String 3: Starting with 2 rounds in gun, tanding in front of the left target, on command shooter draws and fires 2 rounds left target, then moves one step right, reloads and fires 2 rounds left target in 12 s. 2L, step right, reload, 2L

String 4: From low ready, fire a failure drill; 2 rounds in 3 seconds into the heads. 1 R-head, 1 L-head

Stage 4 - 3 yards - 8 rounds

String 1: On command shooter draws while taking one step back and giving verbal commands, fires 2 rounds in 3 seconds. 1R, 1L.

String 2: Shooter draws while taking one step back and giving verbal commands, fires 4 rounds in 5 seconds. 2R, 2L.

String 3: From high ready, shooter will fire 2 rounds in two seconds. 1R, 1L

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Pistol Qual

Scoring

Target: FBI Q Minimum Qualifying Score: 40/50 (80%)

String	Dist. (yds)	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1	3	Draw and fire 3 rounds strong hand only.	3	3
2	“	“	“	“
3	“	Draw and fire 3 rounds strong hand only and 3 rounds weak hand only.	6	8
4	5	Draw and fire 3 rounds.	3	3
5	“	“	“	“
6	“	“	“	“
7	“	“	“	“
8	7	Draw and fire 4 rounds.	4	4
9	“	“	“	“
10	“	Draw and fire 4 rounds, combat reload, fire 4 founds	8	8
11	15	Draw and fire 3 rounds.	3	6
12	“	“	“	“
13	25	Start standing 2 paces away from a barricade. On signal, draw and move to cover. Fire 2 rounds standing, and 2 rounds kneeling behind cover.	4	15

Indiana

Target ILEA G-17

Rounds 50

Scoring Unknown

For each stage/distance, shooters will start holstered with with 5 round total, and a spare magazine with 5 rounds.

String	Dist. (yds)	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1 2 3	3	Draw and fire 3 rounds; go to low ready. Fire 4 rounds; go to low ready. Fire 3 rounds.	3 4 3	5 12 3
4	5	Draw and fire 5 rounds, strong hand only, perform an emergency reload with both hands, then fire 4 rounds support hand only.	10	17
5	7	On command, take 1 step to the strong side, draw and fire 10 rounds, including an emergency reload.	10	20
6	15	Draw and fire 5 rounds standing, perform an emergency reload, then fire 5 rounds kneeling	10	25
7	25	On command, fire 5 rounds from the strong side of the barricade, conduct an emergency reload, then 5 rounds from the support side of the barricade. Note: in this stage only, the first round may be fired in Single or Double Action mode.	10	40

Scoring
95-100 Expert

90-94 Sharpshooter

85-89 Marksman

80-84 Qualified

0-79 Failure

Officer must fire the course 3 times and all 3 attempts must be a score of 80 or above.

Louisiana POST Firearms Course

STAGE 1 - 25 yards

6 rounds standing, strong side barricade, strong-hand, 6 rounds standing, barricade, strong hand or off hand, off-side….Time Limit: 60 seconds

STAGE I - TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS:

A) The weapon must never contact the barricade; the hands may brace against the barricade.

B) It is possible for the shooter to align the sights on the target and still shoot the barricade. Be sure the muzzle clears the barricade.

C) Shooters are required to fire from the offside of the barricade using the barricade for cover. Use of the strong or off-hand is optional.

Stage 2 - 15 yards

3 rounds right side low barricade kneeling position.

3 rounds left side low barricade kneeling position.

(35 seconds for outdoor range)

(30 seconds for indoor range with no move(30 seconds for indoor range with no movement from 25-yard line to 15-yard line)

NOTE: *Movement from 25 yards to 15 yards.

STAGE II - TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS:

A) Movement to the 15-yard line from the 25-yard line. Moving time is included in the 35 seconds for outdoor ranges.

B) Once the officer gets to the 15-yard line, the weapon will be drawn and assume cover or simulated cover if no barricade is used.

C) All rounds will be fired from the kneeling position.

D) Officer may use either strong hand or off hand.

STAGE III - 7 yards

Phase I 6 rounds strong hand only from holster (10 seconds)

Phase II 6 rounds off-hand only from ready gun (10 seconds)

Phase III *6 rounds standing, 6 rounds kneeling – reload while kneeling (25 seconds)

*NOTE: Mandatory reloading for all weapons during Phase III.

STAGE III - TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS:

A) The muzzle must be forward of the shooter's leg before the knee touches the ground. The shooter will be cautioned not to "crash" to his knees to avoid injury. The muzzle must never cross the shooter's leg.

B) In Phase II the shooter will, on command, draw his weapon and come to normal, two-hand grip in the ready gun position. Then on command, shooter transfers handgun to the off hand and fires.

C) The shooter must ensure a secure grip on the weapon with the off hand before raising the weapon up to target at Stage III.

Phase I requires shooting with the strong hand only. This stage of fire is designed to test basic marksmanship fundamentals using the strong hand only. The most likely application of strong hand shooting is in the event that the off hand is incapacitated or occupied. The shooter starts with a holstered weapon.

Phase II requires shooting with the off hand only. A review of law enforcement situations indicates that few officers fire with the off hand in an actual confrontation. This stage of fire is designed to test basic marksmanship fundamentals using the off hand only. The most likely application of off-hand shooting is in the event that the strong hand is incapacitated or occupied. The shooter starts from ready gun position. On command shooter transfers weapon to off hand and fires using quick sight alignment.

In Phase III there is a mandatory reloading of all weapons. Law enforcement statistics show that officers seldom fire, reload, and continue the confrontations. Most confrontations involve fewer than 6 rounds and less than 4 seconds. However, every situation has the potential to go beyond the typical law enforcement engagement. Shooters must be familiar enough with their weapons and equipment to maintain continuity of fire. To do this the shooter must be able to reload under pressure. Instructors should emphasize that it is not a good tactic to stand up, out from behind cover, shoot, reload and shoot again. The emphasis is on reloading under stress and hitting center mass. All reloading will be done in the kneeling position. The kneeling position can be used as both a supported or unsupported position or to utilize available cover or just to make you a smaller target. The kneeling position is the most versatile, stable position due to its simplicity and the speed with which it can be acquired. Requiring the shooter to draw and assume the kneeling position and to fire under time constraints, trains and tests manipulation skills as well as quick sight shooting skills.

STAGE IV - 4 yards

Phase I 3 rounds, one or two hands (3 seconds)

(2 shots to body mass and 1 shot to head)

Instinct shooting technique from holster with one step to the right AFTER rounds are fired. Ready gun and return to original position. Repeat once and holster.

Phase II 3 rounds, one or two hands (3 seconds)

(2 shots to body mass and 1 shot to head)

Instinct shooting technique from holster with one step to the left AFTER rounds are fired. Ready gun and return to original position. Repeat once and holster.

STAGE IV - TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS:

A) For double action semi-automatics pistols, the weapon should be decocked when the shooter lowers weapon to ready gun position after firing first 3 rounds at Stage IV.

B) Movement to the right/left should be immediately after rounds are fired.

Stage IV reinforces the basic techniques required for officer survival in the event of a failed incapacitation. In addition, it covers use of the weapon from the ready-gun position. The ready-gun position is used during high-risk searching and when challenging a dangerous subject. In the ready-gun position, the weapon will be lowered to approximately waist level, with the barrel pointed toward the target.

STAGE IV - 4 yards

Phase 1. 3 rounds - One or two hands (3 seconds)

(2 shots to body mass and 1 shot to head) Instinct shooting technique from holster with one step to the right AFTER rounds are fired. Ready gun and return to original position. Head shot is OPTIONAL.

Repeat once and holster

Phase 2 3 rounds, one or two hands (3 seconds) (2 shots to body mass and 1 shot to head) Instinct shooting technique from holster with one step to the left AFTER rouns are fired. ready gun and return to original position. Head shot is OPTIONAL.

Repeat once and holster.

STAGE V - TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS:

A) Upon completion of each string of fire, shooter waits for instructor's command to move back to two-yard line.

B) Shooter must holster weapon after each string of fire.

STAGE V -

2 yard 2 rounds - one or two hands (2 seconds). Close quarter shooting position from holster with one full step to the rear.

Repeat twice

This stage covers the most basic techniques of handgun training--the ability to respond to a sudden, close-range confrontation under realistic time constraints. The shooter is to take one step to the rear to create distance. Shooter should be stepping and drawing at the same time. The shooter has the option of using the one or two-hand, close-quarter shooting position or the extended hip shooting position. However, it must be mentioned that the off-hand at this distance might be occupied, defending or restraining a subject. Probably, if given a choice, shooter will use two hands.

Maine Pistol Qualification Course

Target is FBI-Q/R

50 rounds total

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1	25	From ready gun, firing behind barricade: 2 rounds standing, 2 kneeling , 2 prone	6	20
2	15	From ready gun, firing behind barrel: 3 rounds kneeling right side, 3 rounds kneeling left side, 3 rounds over the top.	9	25
3 4	10	From holster, fire 3 rounds. From ready gun, fire 2 to the body, 1 to the head	3 3	3 4
5 6 7	7	From holster, fire 2 to the body, 1 to the head. Repeat Repeat	3	3
8 9	5	From holster, fire 3 rounds center of mass. Repeat	3	3
10 11 12	3	From holster, fire 1 round. From holster, fire 2 rounds. From holster, fire 3 rounds.	1 2 3	1 2 2
13 14	15	Start with 1 round in chamber, and 7 in magazine. Begin advancing towards target. Threat - High Ready and Verbalize ID and Command. Fire – 3 shots center mass Repeat.	3 3	n/a n/a
15	15	From ready gun, fire 2 rounds center of mass.	2	n/a

Scoring

Student Proficiency = 40 hits (80%)

Instructor Proficiency = 45 hits (90%)

Maine Plane Clothes Qualification Course

Target is FBI-Q/R

50 rounds total

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1 2 3	3	From holster, fire 1 round. From holster, fire 2 rounds. From holster, fire 3 rounds.	1 2 3	2 3 3
4 5 6 7	5	From holster, fire 2 rounds. Repeat Repeat From holster, fire 2 to the body, 1 to the head.	2 2 2 3	3 3 3 3
8 9 10 11	7	From holster, step laterally and fire 2 rounds. Repeat Repeat From holster, fire 2 to the body, 1 to the head.	2 2 2 3	4 4 4 3
12 13	10	From ready gun, fire 3 rounds standing. Kneel and fire 3 rounds.	3 3	3 4
14 15	12	From holster, fire 2 rounds. Repeat	2 2	3 3
16	15	From ready gun, behind low barricade: Fire 2 rounds standing (over barricade) Fire 2 rounds kneeling, strong side of barricade	4	10
17	18	From 25 yard line, draw and move to low barricade. Fire 2 rounds standing over barricade, Fire 2 rounds kneeling around right side, Fire 2 rounds kneeling around left side.	6	15
18	18	Start with 1 round in chamber, and 5 in magazine. Begin advancing towards target. Threat - High Ready and Verbalize ID and Command. Fire – 3 shots center mass Repeat.	3 3	n/a n/a

Scoring
Student Proficiency = 40 hits (80%)

Maine Urban Rifle Qual

All exercises start from a low-ready position, with safety engaged.
One shooter per step wall.

One shooter per instructor on move & shoot.

Target is FBI-Q/R.

String	Dist. (yds)	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1	100	Kneel and fire 3 rounds center of mass. Go prone and fire 3 rounds center of mass.	6	60
2	50	Kneel and fire 3 rounds center of mass. Go prone and fire 3 rounds center of mass.	6	60
3	25	From behind step wall: Kneel and fire 3 rounds center of mass. Go prone and fire 3 rounds center of mass. Reload from pouch. Kneel and fire 3 rounds center of mass, from opposite side of wall.	9	45
4	25	Failure Drill, off-hand (2 body, 1 head)	3	5
5	15	Failure Drill, off-hand.	3	4
6	15	Repeat.	3	4
7	15	Failure Drill, off-hand, while advancing.	3	n/a
8	15	Failure Drill, off-hand, while advancing.	3	n/a

Scoring
Student Proficiency = 32 hits (90%)
Instructor Proficiency = 34 hits (95%)

Missouri DPS Handgun Qualification Course

The D.P.S. handgun qualification course consists of six stages of fire. The stages of fire are the same for students using semi-automatic handguns or revolvers. Unless specified, all stages of fire start with the handgun secured in the holster, and the shooters’ hands held above their waists in a field interview type stance. The D.P.S. handgun qualification course requires sixty (60) rounds of handgun ammunition.

Target: Various silhouette targets may be utilized; however, the maximum size silhouette target allowable is the B-27 target. A scoring template measuring 11 ¾ inches wide by 17 ¾ tall will be utilized for scoring, independent of the style of silhouette used. The scoring template should represent center mass of the silhouette. For those stages requiring head shots, a scoring template representing the head and measuring 6.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches tall will be utilized for scoring.

Only those shot holes within the scoring templates will count toward the shooter’s score. Bullet holes which completely break the scoring line of the template will be counted as within the template. (A bullet template measuring the diameter of the bullet may be used for questionable scoring rounds). Shot holes within the head scoring template will count as hits only if fired correctly during the appropriate stage of fire. If shots are fired into the head scoring template during other stages of fire, they will not count. Final score will be determined by dividing scoring hits by 60 (total shots fired). 60 scoring hits would be graded as 100%, 42 hits would score as 70%, the minimum passing score.

Unresolved shooter induced malfunctions/errors will be scored as misses. Stages involving weapon/ammunition induced malfunctions may be fired over for score.

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Stage 1 - Distance: 1 yard Handgun condition: Holstered. Loaded with 6 rounds.

The shooter will draw the handgun from the holster utilizing the combat tuck stance and fire two rounds in two seconds. This drill will be repeated two more times for a total of six rounds.

Stage 2 – Distance: 3 yards. Handgun condition: Holstered or held in strong hand at ready gun or low ready position. Loaded with 6 rounds.(Drawing from holster is optional – per Academy/Departmental policy)

Drill 1 - Strong-hand only. The shooter will draw the handgun with the strong hand only, fire three rounds in three seconds, and holster upon completion (if the holster is used during this drill). This drill will be repeated one time for a total of six rounds with the strong hand.

Handgun condition: Holstered or held in strong hand at ready gun or low ready position. Loaded with 6 rounds.

Drill 2 - Support-hand only. The shooter will draw the handgun with the strong hand, transition the handgun to the support hand, fire two shots in three seconds with the support hand only, and holster upon completion (if the holster is utilized in this drill). This drill will be repeated two more times for a total of six rounds with the support hand. (Instructor discretion may preclude drawing and/or transitioning the handgun from the strong hand to the support hand; therefore, this stage of fire may begin with the handgun already in the support hand).

Stage 3 - Distance: 5 yards Handgun condition: Holstered or held in strong hand at ready gun or low ready position. Loaded with 6 rounds.

Drill 1 - Support-hand only (drawing from holster is optional). The shooter will draw the handgun with the strong hand, transition the handgun to the support hand, fire two shots in three seconds with the support hand only, and holster upon completion (if the holster is utilized in this drill). This drill will be repeated two more times for a total of six rounds with the support hand. (Instructor discretion may preclude drawing and/or transitioning the handgun from the strong hand to the support hand; therefore, this stage of fire may begin with the handgun already in the support hand).

Handgun condition: Holstered. Loaded with 6 rounds.

Drill 2 - Two-hand Support (Failure Drill). The shooter will draw the handgun utilizing a two-hand support grip, fire three rounds (two rounds into the chest and one round into the head) in three seconds, and holster upon completion. This drill will be repeated one time for a total of six rounds.

Stage 4 - Distance = 7 yards.

Handgun condition: Holstered. Loaded with 6 rounds.

Two-hand Support (Failure Drill). The shooter will draw the handgun utilizing a two-hand support grip, fire three rounds (two rounds into the chest and one round into the head) in four seconds, and holster upon completion. This drill will be repeated one time for a total of six rounds.

Stage 5 - Distance: 15 yards Handgun condition: Holstered. Loaded with 6 rounds. Reload of 6 rounds will come from duty belt.

While using an actual or simulated barricade, the shooter will draw the handgun, using a two-hand support grip, fire six rounds standing, perform a mandatory reload, fire six rounds kneeling, and holster upon completion. Thirty seconds is the time limit for this stage of fire.

Stage 6 - Distance: 25 yards Handgun condition: Holstered. Loaded with 6 rounds. Reload of 6 rounds will come from duty belt.

While using a barricade, the shooter will draw the handgun, using a two-hand support grip, fire six rounds from the right side of the barricade, perform a mandatory reload, fire six rounds from the left side of the barricade, and holster upon completion. The shooting position for this stage of fire is the shooter’s choice. Forty seconds is the time limit for this stage of fire.

Tennessee

Target Unknown

Rounds 45?

Scoring Unknown

I found this somewhere on the interwebs and need to confirm it. 45 is an uncommon round count, so I may be missing 5 or more.

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1 2 3	3	From the holster, fire 2 rounds. Cover the target. From low ready, fire 2 rounds. Cover the target. From low ready, fire 2 rounds.	2 2 2	4 2 2
4 5 6	7	From the holster, fire 2 rounds. Cover the target. From low ready, fire 2 rounds. Cover the target. From low ready, fire 2 rounds. Tactical reload From low ready, fire 5 rounds SHO, then holster.	2 2 2 5	4 2 2 5
7 8	10	From the holster, fire 3 rounds. Cover the target. From low ready, fire 8 rounds, with an emergency reload. Recover both magazines. Load 1 magazine with 11 rounds., and the other with 6 rounds. Place the 6 round magazine into the pouch. Place the 11 round magazine into the weapon. Draw, charge, press check, holster and strap it in.	3 8	6 18
9 10	15	From the holster, kneel and fire 5 rounds. Stand & holster. From the holster, kneel and fire 4 rounds. Stand & holster.	5 4	15 10
11	20	From the holster, fire 2 shots standing, then 2 shots kneeling. Mag change will be required.	4	30
12	25	From the holster, fire: 1 round in the prone position 1 round kneeling, strong side barricade 1 round standing, weak side barricade (with strong hand) 1 round standing, strong side barricade	4	45

Texas - Dallas

There is no standard qual course for TX LEO, but this is what they use in Dallas.

Target TQ-15

Rounds 50

Scoring 80% (200/250) by scoring 5/4/1 points per scoring zone.

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1 2	3	Draw and fire 5 rounds, strong hand only. From WHO Low Ready, fire 5 rounds, weak hand only.	5	10
3 4 5	7	From holster, draw and fire 5 rounds. From low ready, fire 5 rounds. From low ready, fire 5 rounds.	5	10
6	7	Load pistol with 5 rounds total, and have two spare magazines with 5 rounds. On buzzer, draw and fire 15 rounds, reloading from slidelock as necessary.	15	30
7	15	Draw and fire 5 rounds	5	15
8	25	Start one step right and one step behind barricade. At buzzer, move to cover, draw and fire 5 rounds.	5	30

Virginia

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1	25	Standing at 50 yd line, run to 25 yard line and fire: 6 rounds standing, strong side barricade 12 rounds kneeling 12 rounds prone	30	180
2	15	On command, run from the 50 yd line to the 15 yd line and fire: 12 rounds standing Reload 6 rounds kneeling	18	60
3	7	On command run from 15 yds to 7 yds and fire: 6 rounds strong hand (two hands) 6 rounds weak hand (two hands)	12	25

Wyoming Pistol Proficiency Course

String	Dist.	Instructions	Shots	Par Time	My Time
1	15	Draw & fire 3 rounds.	3	7
2	“	Draw & fire 2 rounds.	2	6
3	10	Draw & fire 4 rounds.	4	5
4	7	Draw & fire 2 rounds; remain at Ready position.	2	3
5	“	Fire 3 rounds; remain at Universal Cover.	3	3
6	“	Fire 2 rounds.	2	2
7	5	Start loaded to 2+1. Draw & fire 4 rounds.	4	10
8	“	Draw & fire 2 rounds.	2	3
9	“	Draw & fire 3 rounds.	3	4

Target FBI-Q/R

Scoring Student Proficiency = 20/25 hits (80%) Student

Instructor Proficiency = 23/25 hits (90%) Instructor

Magazine Setup

17 15+1

2 3

6+ 6+

Summary Table

This table is a summary of the courses of fire required, listing only the number of rounds, target used, distances fired from, and passing percentage. Clearly the content of the course is as important as these basic facts, but I found this a helpful quick reference.

Notice how many standards are 70%. This is not English 101. When you’re dealing with life and death, you should have to be more accurate. Given the very long times given for these exercises, I believe the standard should be 90% or higher. I also find it very interesting that the military standards are lower than the LEO standards.

State	Rounds	Target	Min (yrd)	Max (yrd)	Passing %
Alabama	50	FBI-Q	5	25	70%
Alaska	48	USPSA	2	25	80%
Arizona	50	TQ-21	3	25	84%
Arkansas	50	B-27 7-ring	3	15	80%
California	36	B27	3	15	80%
Colorado	25	"torso sized"	1	25	100%
Connecticut	60	CM-5	<7	>15	TBD
Deleware	50	Q?	5/less	25/greater	80%
Florida	40	B-21E	1	15	80%
Georgia	30	SQT-A1	3	25	80%
Hawaii	50	B-21	3	15	100%
Idaho	60	TQ-21	3	25	85%
Illinois	30	8.5x14"	5	15	70%
Indiana	48	B-27	3	25
Iowa	50	FBI-Q	3	25	80%
Kansas	50	FBI-Q	1.5	25	70%
Kentucky
Louisiana	60	P-1	2	25	80%
Maine	50	Q/R	3	25	80%
Maryland	30	B-27	3	25+	70%
Massachusets	50	???	1	15	80%
Michigan	30	TCQ-95	4	15	90%
Minnisota	50	???	3	15	70%
Mississippi
Missouri	60	B-27	1	25	70%
Montana	30	USPSA	1	15	80%
Nebraska	50	FBI-Q	3	15	70%
Nevada
New Hampshire	36	FBI-Q	3	25	75%
New Jersey	50	FBI-Q	1	25	80%
New Mexico	50	"coke bottle"	1	25	80%
New York
North Carolina	50	B-27	3	25	70%
North Dakota
Ohio	25	OPOTA RQT-2	1	17	80%
Oklahoma		GM-200PH	1	25	72%
Oregon
Pennysylvania	50		1	25	75%
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota	50	TC-B21E	3	25	76%
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia	50	B-27	7	25	70%
Washington
West Virginia	32		3	15	75%
Wisconsin	44	WI-DOJ	3	25
Wyoming	25	IAL-QRWY	5	15	80%
DOE	60	DOE-15	3	25	75%
FBI	60	QIT-99	3	25	80%
LAPD
US Army	40	E-type	25	25	60%
US Marshalls Svc
US Navy
US Marine Corps CPP	40	MPMS-1	7	25	66%
Average	45		3	22	77%

Definitions and Acronyms

Shorthand	Description	Details
FS	Freestyle	Shooters use a traditional 2-handed grip on the firearm. Some departments teach different stances for a 2-handed grip, but for ease of documentation, we call a typical 2-handed grip freestyle.
Low Ready		Pistol is held with the intended shooting grip, with the arm(s) pointed down so that the pistol is aimed at/below the “feet” of the target.
Ready	Ready Position	Different agencies have slightly different spins on this, but basically the pistol is held with both hands, pointed down at about a 45-degree angle. Sometimes it’s held close to the chest, other times with arms extended, but this is a minor point that won’t affect par times.
SHO	Strong Hand Only	The “strong hand” is the hand that is used to draw the pistol from its holster; the right hand for right-handed shooters.
WHO	Weak Hand Only	The “weak hand” is support hand; the left hand for right-handed shooters.

Law Enforcement Firearm Qualification Standards Page

[1] shooter’s/department’s choice of position (e.g. low ready, high-compressed ready, etc.)

[2] IDPA -0 and -1 zones may be used, but is more difficult target