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What is the minimum qualifying score required on the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
What is the minimum qualifying score required on the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
How many stages of fire are there in the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
How many stages of fire are there in the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
What is the purpose of the handgun qualification?
What is the purpose of the handgun qualification?
How is the qualification score recorded?
How is the qualification score recorded?
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What is the purpose of the previous blocks (1601, 1602, and 1603)?
What is the purpose of the previous blocks (1601, 1602, and 1603)?
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How many rounds of handgun ammunition are required for the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
How many rounds of handgun ammunition are required for the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
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What is the total number of rounds fired in Stage 5?
What is the total number of rounds fired in Stage 5?
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What is the time limit for Stage 6?
What is the time limit for Stage 6?
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From where will the reload of 6 rounds come in Stage 5?
From where will the reload of 6 rounds come in Stage 5?
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What is the shooting position in Stage 6?
What is the shooting position in Stage 6?
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How many rounds will the shooter fire in the drill in Stage 4?
How many rounds will the shooter fire in the drill in Stage 4?
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What is the purpose of the barricade in Stage 5 and Stage 6?
What is the purpose of the barricade in Stage 5 and Stage 6?
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What is the maximum size silhouette target allowable?
What is the maximum size silhouette target allowable?
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What is the size of the scoring template for the head shots?
What is the size of the scoring template for the head shots?
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What happens to unresolved shooter-induced malfunctions or errors?
What happens to unresolved shooter-induced malfunctions or errors?
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How are bullet holes within the scoring template counted?
How are bullet holes within the scoring template counted?
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What is the minimum passing score for the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
What is the minimum passing score for the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
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What is the distance for Stage 1 of the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
What is the distance for Stage 1 of the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
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What is the strong-hand only drill in Stage 2?
What is the strong-hand only drill in Stage 2?
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What is the purpose of the two-hand support drill in Stage 3?
What is the purpose of the two-hand support drill in Stage 3?
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What happens if shots are fired into the head scoring template during the wrong stage of fire?
What happens if shots are fired into the head scoring template during the wrong stage of fire?
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What is the distance for Stage 4 of the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
What is the distance for Stage 4 of the D.P.S. handgun qualification course?
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Study Notes
Handgun Qualification
- The handgun qualification is a pass/fail test that evaluates the recruit's proficiency in shooting.
- The qualification is the culmination of hours of instruction and practice.
Objectives
- Demonstrate proficiency in shooting stages of fire designed to test the fundamentals of handgun shooting.
- Achieve a qualifying score of at least 70% on the D.P.S. qualification course.
Instruction
- The qualification score can be recorded as pass/fail for recordkeeping purposes.
- The D.P.S. handgun qualification course consists of six stages of fire.
- The stages of fire are the same for recruits using semi-automatic handguns or revolvers.
- Unless specified, all stages of fire start with the handgun secured in the holster, and the shooters' hands held above their waists in a field interview type stance.
D.P.S. Handgun Qualification Course
- The course requires 60 rounds of handgun ammunition.
- Various silhouette targets may be utilized, but the maximum size silhouette target allowable is the B-27 target.
- A scoring template measuring 1 1/2 inches wide by 17 1/2 inches tall will be utilized for scoring, independent of the style of silhouette used.
- Unresolved shooter-induced malfunctions/errors will be scored as misses.
- Stages involving weapon/ammunition induced malfunctions may be fired over for score.
Scoring
- Only those shot holes within the scoring templates will count toward the shooter's score.
- Bullet holes that completely break the scoring line of the template will be counted as within the template.
- Final score will be determined by dividing scoring hits by 60 (total shots fired).
- 60 scoring hits would be graded as 100%, 42 hits would score as 70%, the minimum passing score.
Stages of Fire
- Stage 1: Distance = 1 yard, handgun condition: Holstered, loaded with 6 rounds.
- Stage 2: Distance = 3 yards, handgun condition: Holstered or held in strong hand, loaded with 6 rounds.
- Stage 3: Distance = 5 yards, handgun condition: Holstered or held in strong hand, loaded with 6 rounds.
- Stage 4: Distance = 7 yards, handgun condition: Holstered, loaded with 6 rounds.
- Stage 5: Distance = 15 yards, handgun condition: Holstered, loaded with 6 rounds, reload of 6 rounds will come from duty belt.
- Stage 6: Distance = 25 yards, handgun condition: Holstered, loaded with 6 rounds, reload of 6 rounds will come from duty belt.
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Description
Demonstrate proficiency in shooting stages of fire designed to test fundamental skills. This qualification is the culmination of hours of instruction and practice, and is a pass/fail evaluation.
