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U.S. Border Patrol Firearms Qualification Course
The U.S. Border Patrol requires agents to complete a firearms qualification course that assesses accuracy, weapon handling, and tactical decision-making. The following provides a general overview of the qualification process based on publicly available information.
General Course of Fire:
Important Disclaimer:
This page provides a generalized public overview of the U.S. Border Patrol’s firearms qualification course. It does not include law enforcement-sensitive (LES) details and is not an official training guide, policy document, or instructional resource. Firearms qualification procedures may change over time. For official information on U.S. Border Patrol training and qualification standards, visit CBP.gov.
General Course of Fire:
- Agents fire 50 rounds of ammunition.
- Shooting distances include:
- 25 yards
- 15 yards
- 10 yards
- 7 yards
- 5 yards
- 1.5 yards
- Agents shoot from multiple positions, including:
- Standing and kneeling
- Two-handed, strong-hand only, weak-hand only
- Strong hand with bent elbow
- Agents engage:
- Center mass and alternate aiming points
- From the holster and ready pistol position
- Agents must demonstrate:
- Emergency reloads
- Movement offline during engagements
- Minimum passing score: 40 out of 50 rounds on target
Important Disclaimer:
This page provides a generalized public overview of the U.S. Border Patrol’s firearms qualification course. It does not include law enforcement-sensitive (LES) details and is not an official training guide, policy document, or instructional resource. Firearms qualification procedures may change over time. For official information on U.S. Border Patrol training and qualification standards, visit CBP.gov.
