Appendix B
Permit to Carry Safe Handling and
Proficiency Qualification (HQC2-modified)
1. Familiarization Requirements for Each Participant.
a. Demonstrate the safe handling of weapon.
b. Demonstrate proper loading and unloading techniques.
c. Demonstrate the techniques of proper physical stance.
d. Demonstrate the techniques of good marksmanship.
2. Range - 25 yards.
3. Target - FBI type Q target, either paper or cardboard. Multiple targets may be
used at the discretion of the agency executive or supervising firearms instructor.
4. Course.
a. Total of 50 rounds per participant.
b. Double action is required for revolvers for all phases. Semi-automatics
are to be fired in the manner in which the individual weapon functions
normally and are to be decocked when changing positions or hands.
c. Reloading may take place at the discretion of the supervising firearms
instructor. Additionally, discretion may be used as to the number of
rounds with which the magazines are loaded to accomplish reloading
exercises during the course. Similarly, the sequence of rounds fired at a
given distance may be altered to accommodate a reloading exercise.
d. To achieve a passing score of 80%, the participant must place a minimum
of 40 shots within the border of the Q-target silhouette.
e. Physical or simulated barricades are recommended in Phase I and may
be used at the discretion of the certified firearms instructor during any
phase.
Phase I 25-Yard Line. Time: 30 seconds - stage 1, 25 seconds
stages 2 & 3 10 rounds.
Strong-side kneeling
Strong-side kneeling or standing
• On command, from a secured holstered position, assume the
strong-side kneeling or standing position, fire 4 rounds. (30
seconds)
---STOP TIME—
• Decock and remain behind cover with visual focus towards the
threat area.
• Reload if needed (revolvers will reload and index the cylinder)
• On command assume a kneeling or standing position and fire 3
rounds. (25 seconds)
---STOP TIME—
• Decock and remain behind cover with visual focus towards the
threat area. Reload if necessary
• On command fire 3 rounds, standing or kneeling (25
seconds)
---STOP TIME---
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon.
• Reload loading devices.
Phase II 15-Yard Line. Time: 5 seconds. 3 rounds.
Point shoulder position.
• On command, from a secured holster position, draw and fire 3
rounds in 5 seconds from a point shoulder position.
---STOP TIME---
• Reholster an uncocked weapon.
Phase III 15-Yard Line. Time: 25 seconds. 7 rounds.
Point shoulder position.
Strong-side kneeling position.
• On command, from a secured holster position, draw and fire 3
rounds from a point shoulder position.
• Assume a strong-side kneeling position. Reload with 4 rounds,
index if required, and fire 4 rounds from a strong-side kneeling
position.
---STOP TIME---
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon.
• Reload loading devices.
Phase IV 10-Yard Line. Ready Position.
Each drill, Time: 3 seconds. 2 rounds.
(Total 6 rounds).
• On command, draw weapon and assume a ready position, i.e.,
muzzle depressed below eye level.
• On command, bring weapon up to eye level and fire 2 rounds in 3
seconds. Repeat drill twice, firing a total of 6 rounds.
---STOP TIME---
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon.
• Reload loading devices.
Phase V 7-Yard Line. Time: 4 seconds. 3 rounds.
Standing point shoulder position.
• On command, from a secured holster position draw and fire 3
rounds in 4 seconds from a standing point shoulder position.
---STOP TIME---
• Reholster an uncocked weapon.
Phase VI 7-Yard Line. Time: 15 seconds. 6 rounds.
Standing point shoulder position. Mandatory reload/magazine
change
• On command, from a secured holster position, draw and fire 3
rounds from a standing point shoulder position.
• Reload and fire 3 more rounds within the 15 second time period.
---STOP TIME---
• Reholster an uncocked weapon.
Phase VII 7-Yard Line. Time: 4 seconds. 3 rounds.
Standing point shoulder position.
• On command, from a secured holster position, draw and fire 3
rounds in 4 seconds from a standing point shoulder position.
---STOP TIME---
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon.
• Reload loading devices.
Phase VIII 5-Yard Line. One-handed - Strong hand.
Each drill, Time: 4 seconds. 2 rounds.
(Total 4 rounds).
• On command, draw and fire 2 rounds using only the strong hand.
• Reholster an uncocked weapon
• Repeat once.
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon.
Phase IX 5-Yard Line. One-handed - Support hand.
Each drill, Time: 3 seconds. 2 rounds.
(Total 4 rounds).
• On command, draw and transfer the weapon to the support
hand. Assume a ready position.
• On command fire 2 rounds using only the support hand. Return
to ready (The strong arm should be limp along the body).
• Repeat once.
• Reload if required and holster an uncocked weapon
Phase X 1-Yard Line (or as close to 1-yard line as safety dictates).
Weapon Retention Position. (Begin with the support hand across
the chest with the hand grasping the collar of the shooter’s shirt.)
Each drill, Time: 2 seconds. 2 rounds.
(Total 4 rounds).
• On command, draw and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds from
the weapon retention position.
• Reholster an uncocked weapon.
• Repeat drill once, firing a total of 4 rounds.
• Clear all weapons. Holster a safe, empty weapon.
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