GBRS GROUP | FBI Pistol Qualification Course

Published on October 3, 2025
Duration: 25:31

This video breaks down the FBI Pistol Qualification Course, detailing stages from 3 to 25 yards with specific round counts and time limits. It highlights the importance of speed, accuracy, and consistency under pressure, demonstrating drills like strong/support hand-only firing and positional transitions. The GBRS team emphasizes the course as a benchmark for shooter proficiency and discusses the benefits of modern optics.

Quick Summary

The FBI Pistol Qualification Course requires a 90% accuracy rate (45/50 hits) and progresses through stages at 3, 5, 7, and 25 yards, testing speed, accuracy, and consistency under timed pressure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00FBI Pistol Qualification Overview
  2. 03:433-Yard Stage Drills
  3. 06:465-Yard Stage Drills
  4. 11:167-Yard Stage Drills
  5. 17:3925-Yard Stage Drills
  6. 20:27Scoring and Debrief

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the FBI Pistol Qualification Course?

The FBI Pistol Qualification Course requires a passing score of 90%, meaning a shooter must successfully hit 45 out of the 50 rounds fired.

What distances are covered in the FBI Pistol Qualification Course?

The course progresses through shooting stages at 3 yards, 5 yards, 7 yards, and concludes at the 25-yard line, testing proficiency at various ranges.

What are some key drills within the FBI Pistol Qualification Course?

Key drills include strong and support hand-only firing at 3 yards, timed drills from low ready at 5 and 7 yards, and positional transitions (standing to kneeling) at 25 yards.

Why is the FBI Pistol Qualification Course important for civilian shooters?

It serves as an excellent baseline to gauge and improve overall shooting proficiency, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and consistency under timed pressure.

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