FBI FBI Firearms Qualification Standards & Scoring

Question 1

How many rounds are fired in the standard FBI Firearms Qualification Course (FQC)?

Accepted Answer

60 rounds

Answer

The standard FBI Firearms Qualification Course requires firing 60 rounds across multiple stages and distances.

Question 2

What is the minimum passing score percentage required on the FBI Firearms Qualification Course?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

Agents must achieve a minimum score of 80% (48 out of 60 rounds scored) to pass the FBI Firearms Qualification Course.

Question 3

What is the maximum distance at which the FBI Firearms Qualification Course requires shooting a handgun?

Accepted Answer

25 yards

Answer

The FBI Firearms Qualification Course includes stages fired at distances up to 25 yards with a duty pistol.

Question 4

Which shooting position is specifically required during the 15-yard stage of the FBI qualification course?

Accepted Answer

Both strong-hand and weak-hand strings

Answer

At 15 yards the FBI qualification course includes both strong-hand and weak-hand shooting strings to evaluate bilateral proficiency.

Question 5

How frequently must FBI Special Agents qualify with their duty weapon under standard policy?

Accepted Answer

Twice a year

Answer

FBI Special Agents are required to qualify with their duty firearm a minimum of twice per year under standard FBI policy.

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