The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of possible 250). For experts, the minimum score is 90% (225 out of possible 250). If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses. All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target must be 24 inches by 45 inches and may be one of four colors; black, blue, red, or green. The target shall be scored utilizing the 5, 4, 3 scoring diagram in the upper left-hand corner.
Stage 1: Twenty Shots (20) will be fired from 3 Yards.
- Five (5) Rounds draw from a holster and fire 5 shots in 7 seconds.
- Ten (10) Rounds will be fired in a “Two Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed per sequence.
- Five (5) Rounds will be fired in a “On Shot Exercise” Draw from a holster and fire one round in 3 seconds.
Stage 2: Ten Shots (10) will be fired from 7 Yards.
- Five (5) Rounds draw from a holster and fire 5 shots in 15 seconds.
- Five (5) Rounds will be fired in 2 stages:
1. Draw and fire two (2) shots in 4 seconds
2. Draw and fire three (3) shots in 6 seconds
Stage 3: Ten Shots (10) will be fired from 15 Yards. *Timed Reload* (2 five round magazines required)
- Ten (10) Rounds draw from a holster and fire five (5) shots reload and fire five (5) rounds in 20 seconds.
Stage 4: Ten Shots (10) will be fired from 25 Yards *No Timed Reload* (2 five round magazines required)
- Five (5) Rounds draw from holster and fire five (5) rounds.
*Reload*
- Five (5) Rounds in 15 seconds