US Marshals Service Handgun Qualification Course -- Modified
TARGET: The USMS uses the Trans Tar II target scored 5-4-3-2.
(we used the NRA TQ-15 target scored 5-4-1. When I practice myself I use an IDPA or IPSC target scored 5-4-2)
AMMUNITION REQUIRED: 60 rounds
DISTANCES OF ENGAGEMENT: 3,7,15 and 25 yards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARD: 210 points/70%
STAGE DISTANCE PROCEDURE
1. 3 yards From the holster, draw & fire 2 rnds center mass and
one headshot. 3 rnds in 4 sec. 2X
2. 3 yards Begin at the low ready with the handgun in the weak
hand. At the signal fire 2 rnds in 4 seconds
WEAK HAND ONLY. 2X
3. 7 yards From the holster, draw & fire 3 rnds center mass
in 4 seconds. 2X
4. 7 yards From the holster, draw & fire 3 rnds center mass
in 5 seconds STRONG HAND ONLY . 2X
5. 7 yards From the holster, draw & fire 3 rnds center mass
and one headshot. 3 rnds in 5 seconds. 4X
6. 15 yards From the holster, draw & fire 3 rnds center mass
in 5 seconds. 4X
7. 25 yards From the holster, using the high barricade for cover:
fire 6 rnds standing, perform a mandatory reload, drop
to the high kneeling position and fire 3 rnds, perform a
mandatory reload, go prone and fire 3 rnds. Total of
12 rounds fired in 60 seconds.
6 headshots required
Qualification Standard:
300 pts = Distinguished Expert
285-299 = Expert
255-284 = Sharpshooter
210-254 = Marksman
below 210 = DNQ (did not qualify)
This course is based on the USMS Handgun QC in use on 1 January 2004.
The USMS fires this course from concealment.
I hope this info is useful.
Best Regards,
Shooterszone Firearms Training Academy