Posted: 2/28/2005 6:45:13 PM EDT
| I have a question for firearms instructors. I modernizing our department SOP and I need to include a 50 round 5 shot revolver coures of fire. The question is - where can I find the the info on one? I need the ranges, rounds fired at each range and times. I have the rifle, shotgun and duty pistol course already covered. Thanks, Bill. |
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On my range I don't care if you carry a 5 shot revolver, although I must say WHY ? when there are so many other options available now. The reason I don't care is at my range they have to train/qual the same as their duty pistol, which includes at least one reload. If they can't qual, they can't carry it, simple. |
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We only allow mouse revolvers for BU guns. Our course for them requires 10 rounds, with all draws from the normal concealed position, with one reload. Ranges are between 7 and 3 yards, with normal times (10 seconds for five shots, I think, inclusive of the draw). There's your range for BU guns. Now, send me $100..... 
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Same here. The OPOTA course is the same regardless of which type of pistol is used. You CAN modify the course, but you must submit it to OPOTA, and get written approval..... |
Five Shot Handgun Qualification Course Firearms. Service-authorized handgun Ammunition. 50 rounds Target. Appropriate Target Course of Fire. All stages will be fired as a hot range. Once prepared for duty carry, the shooter will be responsible for maintaining full magazines throughout the course of fire, reloading on command and/or when otherwise necessary. Stage 1 - 1.5 Yards (5 rounds) Strong hand only from the holster -- using the bent elbow position On command the shooter will: Draw & fire one (1) round in two (2) seconds & re-holster. Draw & fire two (2) rounds in two (2) seconds & re-holster. Draw & fire two (2) rounds in two (2) seconds & re-holster. Stage 2 - 3 Yards (5 rounds) Using two hands from the holster -- point shoulder shooting, referencing sights. On command the shooter will: Draw & fire three (3) rounds in the chest of the target in three (3) seconds and re-holster. Draw and fire three (3) rounds in two (2) seconds, perform an emergency reload [or reload], cover the threat, scan left and right & re-holster. Stage 3 - 7 Yards (5 rounds) Body armor and cover drills. Two handed shooting using the sights. Note: In high search you should have both eyes open and your gun lowered enough that you can see the hands of the threat. On command the shooter will: Draw & fire two (2) rounds to the chest of the target and one (1) round to the head of the target in five (5) seconds and assume a high search position. From high search, move to an aimed in position and fire one (1) round to the chest of the target and one (1) round to the head of the target in three (3) seconds. Cover the threat, scan left and right, then reholster. Stage 4 - 7 Yards (10 rounds) One-handed shooting. On command shooter will: Draw and fire three (3) rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the strong hand only & fire two (2) rounds, in ten (10) seconds. Perform an emergency reload, using both hands, cover the threat, scan left and right, and reholster. Draw and fire three (3) rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the support hand only & fire two (2) rounds, in ten (10) seconds. Cover the threat, scan left and right, and reholster. Reload. This is the end of the first half of the Five Shot handgun qualification course. Total of 25 rounds for a possible 125 total points. 2nd Half of Five Shot Handgun Qualification Course Stage 5 - 15 Yards (15 rounds) Two handed shooting from the standing and kneeling position. On command the shooter will: Draw & fire five (5) rounds from the standing position in ten (10) seconds. When the target edges, or command is given that threat has diminished, shooter performs a reload in eight (8) seconds. When threat reappears, or command to fire is given, fire five (5) rounds from the standing position in ten (10) seconds. When the target edges, or command is given that threat has diminished, shooter performs a reload in eight (8) seconds and assumes a kneeling position while maintaining the weapon at the low ready. When threat reappears, or command to fire is given, fire five (5) rounds from the kneeling position in ten (10) seconds. When the threat disappears, or the command is given, cover the threat area, scan left and right, then re-holster prior to standing up. Stage 6 - 25 Yards (10 rounds) On command the shooter will: Right Side: Take one step to the rear and one to the right of the barricade. When the threat appears or command to fire is given, move to cover, draw and fire two (2) rounds from the right side standing barricade position, move to the right side kneeling barricade and fire an additional three (3) rounds, in twenty (25) seconds. While in a position of cover, reload. Left Side: Take one step to the rear and one to the left of the barricade. When the threat appears or command to fire is given, move to cover & fire two (2) rounds from the left side standing barricade position, move to the left side kneeling barricade and fire an additional three (3) rounds, in twenty (25) seconds. Perform a proper clearing procedure & holster an empty weapon or prepare for duty carry. [Instructor discretion – Issue commands accordingly] This is the end of the second half of the Five Shot Qualification Course. Total of 25 rounds for a possible total of 125 points. The qualification course consists of a total of 50 rounds with a maximum possible score of 250 points. Minimum qualification score = 200. Marksmanship Ratings. 220-230 = Marksman; 231-240 = Sharpshooter; 241-249 = Expert; and 250 = Distinguished Expert. |