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FBI Firearms Qualification Standards & Scoring Flashcards

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  1. During the FBI qualification course, how many rounds are typically fired at the 3-yard line?

    Answer: 12 rounds

    Twelve rounds are typically fired at the 3-yard line during close-quarters stages of the FBI qualification course.

  2. What type of draw is emphasized at close-contact distances (3 yards) in FBI qualification?

    Answer: High-compressed retention draw

    The high-compressed retention draw keeps the pistol close to the body to prevent disarming while engaging threats at 3 yards.

  3. In FBI qualification scoring, what point value is typically assigned to each round that strikes within the scoring zone?

    Answer: 1 point

    Each round that strikes within the designated scoring zone on the FBI QIT-99 target is worth 1 point, with 60 possible total.

  4. Which stage of the FBI qualification course requires firing from behind a barricade or cover position?

    Answer: 15-yard stage

    The 15-yard stage of the FBI qualification course includes shooting from a barricade position to simulate use of cover.

  5. What reload type is most commonly tested during FBI firearms qualification courses?

    Answer: Speed reload (emergency reload)

    Speed reloads (emergency reloads) are the primary reload type tested, as they represent the most critical skill when a firearm runs dry under fire.

  6. How many rounds does the FBI qualification course require to be fired at the 7-yard line?

    Answer: 12 rounds

    Twelve rounds are fired at the 7-yard line, making it one of the most heavily weighted distances in the FBI qualification course.