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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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