Shooting Qualifications

YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO SHOOT BEFORE YOU CAN PASS THE LTC RANGE PROFICIENCY TEST.  LTC CLASSES DOES NOT TEACH SHOOTING SKILLS.   

The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of possible 250).  If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses. All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target must be 24 inches by 45 inches and may be one of four colors; black, blue, red, or green. The target shall be scored utilizing the 5, 4, 3 scoring diagram in the upper left hand corner.

Stage 1: Twenty shots (20) will be fired from 3 yards.

A. Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 2 seconds allowed for each shot.

B. Ten shots (10) fired in a “Two Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each two shot sequence.

C. Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds

Stage 2: Twenty shots (20) will be fired from 7 yards – fired 5 stages.

A. Five (5) shots will be fired in 10 seconds

B. Five (5) shots will be fired in 2 stages:

1. Two (2) shots will be fired in 4 seconds

2. Three (3) shots will be fired in 6 seconds

C. Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each shot.

D. Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

Stage 3: Ten shots (10) fired from 15 yards – fired in two 5-shot strings.

A. Five (5) shots fired in two stages:

1. Two (2) shots fired in 6 seconds.

2. Three (3) shots fired in 9 seconds.

B. Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

Scoring:

A score of 175 or higher is required to pass the proficiency test.  Using the below target for reference, shots in the X, 10, 9, and 8 ring are worth 5 points, shots in the 7 ring are worth 4 points, and shots contained in the black, but outside the 7 ring are worth 3 points; shots not contained in the black are not counted.

B-27 Target:

If you feel you cannot pass the shooting proficiency test with the minimum score of 175 out a possible 250 points (70%), you should consider taking our private shooting lessons prior to the class.  We have experienced police officers and Military personal ready to teach beginning shooters. ==>  Shooting Lessons

Firearm and Ammunition Fees:

Firearms are available to rent for the shooting test at approx. $9.50 and you must pay for the ammo.

Shooting Location:

 The shooting proficiency test will be conducted at "Winchester Shooting Gallery".