The Doane Tactical Shotgun Qualification was influenced by the FBI’s Shotgun Qualification. A lot of the qualification is similar to the FBI’s with some variation. Doane Tactical believes the FBI’s shotgun qualification is the best baseline to figure out where you are as a shooter. Doane Tactical took it a step further to challenge you as a shooter and make sure you have what it takes to exceed in your firearm journey.
The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (70 out of possible 100). For experts, the minimum score is 90% (90 out of possible 100). 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. Doane Tactical Recommends using a cardboard target for shotgun qualifications.
* Rifled Slugs are the only rounds allowed for this qualification. *
Stage 1: Five Shots (5) will be fired from 50 Yards.
- Load five (5) Rounds with no round in chamber, cycle action and fire one round standing and one round kneeling in 20 Seconds.
- Three (3) Rounds will be fired in a “Three Shot Exercise” one round standing and two rounds kneeling 10 seconds allowed for entire exercise.
Stage 2: Five Shots (5) will be fired from 25 Yards.
- Load five (5) Rounds with no round in chamber, cycle action and fire three (3) rounds standing and two (2) rounds kneeling in 45 seconds.
Stage 3: Five Shots (5) will be fired from 15 Yards.
- Load five (5) Rounds with no round in chamber, cycle action and fire one round standing in 20 seconds.
- Four (4) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 3 Seconds allowed for each shot.
Stage 4: Five Shots (5) will be fired from 7 Yards.
- Load five (5) Rounds with no round in chamber, cycle action and fire one round standing in 20 seconds.
- Four (4) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 3 Seconds allowed for each shot.