The FBI spends a lot of time and effort studying gun fights. In 2014, they redesigned their qualification to reflect the lessons learned and emphasize rapid first shots from concealment.
If you want to test your abilities against a standard, here is a solid evaluation. Civilian concealed carry is different than law enforcement shooting, but many skills transfer. Qualification is not training, it is a learners permit which shows you can manipulate the gun and apply marksmanship under time pressure.
Designed to evaluate the readiness of FBI agents, the course of fire requires 60 rounds. All draws are 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.
This video demonstrates the FBI Pistol Qualification Course.
Below are the standards. Target used is the QIT-99. Course consists of a total of 60 rounds Each round counts as one point Any hits inside the target area count You must draw from concealment for every string of shots Passing score for Agents is 48 out of 60
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
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
