The FBI Qualification
In 2013 the FBI updated their pistol qualification to what they believe is more applicable to what a field agent might face. One of the biggest changes of the qualification are the distances. The newest qualification goes from 3-25 meters while the older standard shot at distances out to 50 meters. Below are both the old and new qualifications.
FBI Shooting Qualification (New)
The newest qualification is done on the QIT-99 target which is a slight change from the older qualification target.
FBI Qualification Course of Fire
Standards
- Course of fire takes 60 rounds
- The entire FBI qualification is completed on one QIT-99 Target
- Each round counts as one point
- Each course of fire is done from the concealed position
- Any shot within the target area counts
- Agents must get a score of 48 out of 60
- Instructors must get a score of 54 out of 60
Course of fire #1: 3 Yard Line (12 rounds total)
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only
- Draw and fire 3 rounds using your strong hand only, switch hands, fire 3 rounds using your weak hand only. Both courses of fire must be completed under 8 seconds
Course of fire #2: 5-Yard Line (12 rounds total)
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds
Course of fire #3: 7-Yard Line (16 rounds total)
- Draw and fire 4 rounds in 4 seconds
- Draw and fire 4 rounds in 4 seconds
- Draw and fire 4 rounds, reload, fire 4 rounds. The entire drill must be completed within 8 seconds
Course of fire #4: 15-Yard Line (10 rounds total)
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 6 seconds
- Draw and fire 3 rounds in 6 seconds
- Draw and fire 4 rounds in 8 seconds
Course of fire #5: 25-Yard Line (10 rounds total)
- Move to cover, draw, fire 2 rounds standing, move to kneeling, fire 3 rounds. Complete the course of fire under 15 seconds.
- Move to cover, draw, fire 2 rounds standing, move to kneeling, fire 3 rounds. Complete the course of fire under 15 seconds.
FBI Shooting Qualification (Old)
“Old” FBI Pistol Qualification Course
Course of Fire 1: 25-yard line (18 rounds total)
Course of Fire 2: 25-yard line (10 rounds total)
Course of Fire 4: 7-yard line (10 rounds total)
FBI Qualification Targets
The two primary targets used for the FBI Pistol Shooting Qualification are the QIT-99 (new) and the FBI-Q (old)
FBI Qualification Target QIT-99
The newest FBI Qualification Pistol Test uses the new QIT-99 Target.
FBI Qualification Target FBI-Q
The previous FBI Qualification uses the FBI-Q Target.
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