RSS FeedTactical Pistol Qualification
January 5th, 2011This is the United States Federal Air Marshal Tactical Pistol Course (TCP). The course is fired like the El Presidente, in other words the course is shot cold (i.e., no warm-ups) on any targets. All Federal Air Marshals must meet or exceed very high standards of qualification, and it is a recurring standard. They must re-qualify before every assignment and mission.
All strings are shot from a distance of seven yards.
| 1. | One Round (Twice) | Concealed from Holster | 1.65 seconds 3.30 seeonds |
total 2 shots |
| 2. | Double Tap (Twice) | Low Ready | 1.35 seconds 2.70 seconds |
total 4 shots |
| 3. | Rhythm: fire 6 rounds at one target; no more than 0.6 seconds between shot. |
Low Ready | 3.00 seconds total | total of 6 shots |
| 4. | One Round, speed load; one shot (Twice) |
Low Ready | 3.25 seconds (6.50 total) |
total 4 shots |
| 5. | One Round each at two targets three yards apart (Twice) |
Low Ready | 1.65 seconds (3.30 total) |
total 4 shots |
| 6. | 180 degree pivot. One round each, at three 3.50 seconds targets. (Twice) |
Concealed from Holster | 3.50 seconds (7:00 total) |
total 6 shots |
| 7. | One Round , slide lock back; drop to one knee 4.00; reload; fire one round. (Twice) |
Low Ready | 4.00 seconds (8:00 total) |
total 4 shots |
Qualification:
Cannot exceed total time for each drill. Example: Drill # 1- I’t time 1:70
seconds, 2nd time 1:55 seconds; Total = 3.25 seconds – Go. Must achieve a ‘oGO”
on each drill.
Kevin E. Martin
Chief Instructor: American Knives, USA Bando & Hilltop Gun Club
