Firearms Qualification Course

Below is a general description of the U.S. Border Patrol's Qualification Course of Fire:

The course of fire uses a target similar to above (DHT-SQT).
50 rounds of ammunition is expended.
Agents fire rounds from the following distances:
- 25 yards
- 15 yards
- 10 yards
- 7 yards
- 5 yards
- 1.5 yards
Agents shoot from the kneeling and standing positions.
Agents shoot two-handed, strong hand only, weak hand only and strong hand (bent elbow).
Agents fire from the holster and from the ready pistol position.
Agents shoot at center mass and at alternate aiming points.
Agents must conduct emergency reloads, and move offline during the course.
Agent must score 40 of 50 possible points to pass.

Firearms Qualification Course

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Last updated on February 2024.