Posted: 6/30/2026 11:40:51 PM EDT
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This is the best course of fire I have seen from Rangemaster. It is for their Master Instructor class. I didn't find it difficult, but it isn't easy either. Nice test to find areas for improvement or alternatively a confirmation of training. I suspect most people would have difficulty with the accuracy required at 25 yards. Rangemaster Master Instructor Qualification (2019) Target & Target Scoring RFTS-Q Target scored 5/4/2. In a pinch, you could use an IDPA target with head circle scored 5/2/0 (arguably tougher target). 2 yd From position 3. Start muzzle averted to left or right of target. On signal, rotate on target, fire 3 rounds in 2 seconds (from position 3). 2 yd Repeat. 3 yd Draw and fire 3 rounds strong-hand-only, switch hands, 3 rounds weak-hand-only, all in 7 seconds. 3 yd Draw and fire 4 rounds in 3 seconds. 3 yd Repeat. 5 yd Draw and fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds. 5 yd Repeat. 5 yd Draw and fire 3 rounds to the chest, 1 round to the head, all in 4 seconds. 5 yd Repeat. 5 yd From the ready, fire 1 round to the head in 1.5 seconds. 5 yd Repeat. 7 yd From the ready, fire 4 (3+1) rounds in gun. Fire 4 rounds, reload, 4 rounds, all in 8 seconds. 7 yd From the ready, empty chamber, loaded magazine in place. On signal, attempt to fire (it must go click!), apply immediate action, fire 2 rounds, all in 5 seconds. 15 yd Draw and fire 2 rounds in 5 seconds. 15 yd Draw and fire 3 rounds in 6 seconds. 25 yd Draw and fire 4 rounds standing, 5 rounds kneeling, in 20 seconds. Scoring 60 rounds total. 300 possible points. 270 or higher (90%) to pass. |
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Some background and current course with some changes: The Rangemaster Master Firearms Instructor Qualification is challenging, requiring skills equivalent to IDPA Sharpshooter and USPSA C-class competitors. It’s worth trying. |
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I got up to the Rangemaster Advanced and I'll do the master course in 2028. The 25 yards aint bad if shot with optics. 1.75s per shot gives you time to place the dot on target and do a, as Tom Givens says precise press, on the trigger. Gotta practice a quick drop to kneeling while keeping the gun on target. It's all about making efficient use of time. Doing it cold is tricky though. |