2026-260Q Firearms Instructor Qualification

INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BOARD

Firearms Instructor Qualification Course of Fire
50 Round Qualification Pistol Course

Stage 1 - 25 yard line – 10 rounds in 2 magazines of 5 rounds. Two handed, Strong handed firing.

The shooter will be positioned behind a standing barricade. The shooter will start with one (01) magazine
of 5 rounds loaded and holstered. When the target faces, fire 5 rounds from the strong side of the barricade, conduct a
combat reload, then 5 rounds from the support side of the barricade in 40 seconds. All firing will be with the weapon in
the strong hand, two handed firing. When the stage of fires is completed the command to cease fire, clear and holster all
weapons will be given. ***During Stage 5 only, the first round may be shot in: Single or Double Action mode.
Stage 2 - 15 yard line – 10 rounds in 2 magazines of 5 rounds. Two handed, Strong handed firing.

The shooter will start with one (01) magazine of 5 rounds loaded and holstered. When the target faces,
fire 5 rounds from the standing position, conduct a combat reload, then 5 rounds from the kneeling position in 25 seconds.
When the stage of fires is completed the command to cease fire, clear and holster all weapons will be given.
Stage 3 - 7 yard line – 10 rounds in 2 magazines of 5 rounds. Two handed, Strong handed firing.

The shooter will start with one (01) magazine of 5 rounds loaded and holstered. When the target faces,
the shooter will take one (01) step to the side, draw and fire 10 rounds in 20 seconds. Shooters must do a combat reload
after 5 rounds. When the stage of fires is completed the command to cease fire, clear and holster all weapons will be
given.
Stage 4 - 5 yard line – 10 rounds in 2 magazines of 5 rounds. One handed only firing.

The shooter will start with one (01) magazine of 5 rounds loaded and holstered. When the target faces,
fire 5 rounds strong-handed only, conduct a 2 handed combat reload, then fire 5 rounds support-handed only in 17
seconds. When the stage of fires is completed the command to cease fire, clear and holster all weapons will be given.
Stage 5 - 3 yard line – 10 rounds in 2 magazines of 5 rounds. Two handed, Strong handed firing.

The shooter will start with one (01) magazine of 5 rounds loaded and holstered. When the target faces,
fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds. The shooter will then scan and go to the low ready. When the target faces a second time, the
shooter will fire 2 rounds, conduct a combat magazine exchange, and then fire 2 rounds in a total of 12 seconds. The
shooter will scan and go to the low ready. When the target faces a third time, the shooter will fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds.
When the stage of fires is completed the command to cease fire, clear and holster all weapons will be given.
Possible Score – 100
Scoring – 2 points for rounds inside of the G17 Square, 1 point for rounds outside of the G17 Square, but within the G17
Trapezoid. Rounds outside of the G17 Trapezoid will be counted as an attempt failure.
Targets will be scored after Stage 1 and 2 to ensure all rounds are on target. The holes in the target will be covered over at
these 2 stages.
Requirements --- Instructor Candidate must fire a minimum score of 95 points to qualify. All 50 rounds fired must be
inside of the Trapezoid or Square.
Officer must fire the course (03) times and all (03) attempts must be a score of 95 or above.