Can You Pass the FBI Pistol Qualification?

The test includes 8 stages at ranges between 3 and 25 yards. See if you have what it takes...

Tom McHale
By Tom McHale
November 2, 2017

If You Want to Try the Test on Your Own

The FBI Course of fire requires 60 rounds total. All draws from the holster must be from concealment. The course uses the reduced sized QIT target. Any hit in the bottle outline counts as one point. 48 out of 60 total points is a passing score. 

Stage 1

Distance: 3 Yards

Sequence: 3 shots, using strong hand only

Time Limit: 3 seconds

  • Repeat

  • 6 rounds total

Stage 2

Distance: 3 Yards

Sequence: 3 rounds strong hand only, switch hands, 3 rounds weak hand only

Time Limit: 8 seconds

  • 6 Rounds total

Stage 3

Distance: 5 Yards

Sequence: Two-hand grip, 3 rounds

Time Limit: 3 seconds

  • Repeat 3 more times

  • 12 rounds total

Stage 4

Distance: 7 Yards

- Two-hand grip, 4 rounds

Time Limit: 4 seconds

  • Repeat

  • 8 rounds total

A simple shot timer is extremely helpful.
A simple shot timer is extremely helpful.author photo

Stage 5

Distance: 7 Yards

Sequence: Two-hand grip, 4 rounds, reload, then fire 4 more rounds

Time Limit: 8 seconds

  • 8 rounds total

Stage 6

Distance: 15 Yards

Sequence: Two-hand grip, 3 rounds

Time Limit: 6 seconds

  • Repeat

  • 6 rounds total

Stage 7

Distance: 15 Yards

Sequence: Two-hand grip, 4 rounds

Time Limit: 8 seconds

  • 4 rounds total

Stage 8

Distance: 25 Yards

Sequence: Two-hand grip, move to cover and fire two rounds from standing position; Kneel and fire 3 more rounds

Time Limit: Five shots in 15 seconds

  • Repeat

  • 10 shots total

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