What Are Your State's Shooting Qualifications?

[M2 Carbine]

Texas requirement for CHL.
50 rounds.

20 rounds from 3 yards.
5 rounds fired 1 at a time with 2 second allowed pre shot.
10 rounds fired at 2 shots in 3 seconds.
5 rounds shot in 10 seconds.


20 rounds from 7 yards
5 rounds in 10 seconds.
5 rounds with 2 shots in 4 seconds ans 3 shots in 6 seconds.
5 rounds fired single shot woth 3 seconds allowed per shot.
5 shots fired in 15 seconds.

10 rounds from 15 yards.
5 shots, with 2 shots fired in 6 seconds and 3 shots in 9 seconds.
5 shots within 15 seconds.

I think, (but I'm not sure), a score of 174/250 is required to pass.

Plus there is a fairly extensive written test.

 

[rainbowbob]

...what is that "statistic"? - 2 million crimes are prevented every YEAR by the mere presentation of a handgun...

Fixed it.

Skidmark brings up some interesting question about the state's liabilities with such requirements.

Texas seems to have the most stringent shooting requirements. How does that work in Texas? Does the state maintain testing facilities? Do you go to a certified instructor at your local range?

 

[Black Majik]

CA probably ranks as "More difficult" on your poll, but still very easy.

75 rounds:

25 rounds 3 yards COM
25 rounds 5 yards COM
25 rounds 7 yards COM

Most of us could probably pass the test with one hole groups. I got egged on by the instructor for shooting too slow.

 

[M2 Carbine]

The TEXAS CHL qualification is one day of classroom instruction on such as dispute resolution, laws, etc, and a written test and the 50 round qualification.

In most cases the qualification course is well organized with the "classroom" being right at the range.
The Instructors are required to attend, and pass a (I think) two day course given by the TX Dept. of Public Safety (State Troopers) in Austin. From what I understand from a Instructor friend, who has been through the course several times, the DPS Trooper Instructors are all in favor of the CHL program but will wash out an Instructor Student in a second if he screws up.


Personally, at first I was COMPLETELY OPPOSED to the requirements. As a ex LEO and with 13 years military and having been a shooter for 40 years I said this is BS, I can shoot better than probably 90% of the Police Officers, and I know the law.

Now I am COMPLETELY for the shooting requirement and the classroom instruction for most everyone.
The shooting qualification for a decent shooter is child's play but I DID NOT know the law as well as I thought I did. So as a ex LEO if I didn't know the laws, you know the average shooter, or non shooter, has no idea about the legal use of deadly force.

TX continues to make changes and one change I wanted is something like after you renew a couple times the four years between renewal should go longer, like to ten years (which I believe it is now).

 

[Superlite27]

In Missouri you have to shoot 20 rounds out of the type of firearm you'll be carrying.

So you fire 20 pistol 20 revolver and you're good for anything.

You have to get 75% into a target at 7 yards. If you can't hit a garbage can 15 out of 20 times at 20 feet, you need to try it again.

There's no limit on how many times you can try.

I actually think this is a good thing. I mean, if you're going to carry a gun, I believe you should probably know how it shoots, right?

I wonder how many people in other states have went out, took a course, received their CCW, and just bought a gun to carry without EVER SHOOTING A ROUND IN THEIR LIFE?

I don't think they should be prohibited from doing so, so I think the "qualification" aspect should be dropped. But I think requiring the CCW holder to actually have to FIRE A GUN to get a CCW would be a good idea.

 

[Essex County]

Thank God for Vermont and Alaska....

Absolutely none. It all goes back to personal responsibly. If You have a lousy shoot, It's your fault. Essex

 

[rainbowbob]

Most of us could probably pass the test with one hole groups...

Hmmm...I consider myself a passable shooter (e.g., I can put 20/20 COM at 7 - 10 yards). But I've never shot a one-hole group of more than 2-3 rounds.

 

[tmajors]

In Idaho you can never fire or even handle a gun EVER and still get a CCW by taking a 2 hour lecture class on using deadly force that basically just goes over the rules and regulations involved with open and ccw.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

I know what you're askin, but here in Kentucky we have a unique but simple "Shooting Qualification". If you can't outshoot my bud's little sister (NCAA Smallbore Champ, Murray State University) then...you're just about like the rest of us!

 

[hecate]

Nebraska's is sort of between minimal and moderate:

027.04B The Nebraska State Patrol shall set the qualification course for the demonstration of competency. The course shall be 30 rounds with varying distances. The target used shall be the FBI “Q” target. A score of 70 percent will be the minimum to demonstrate competency. Participants in the Handgun Training and Safety Course will be allowed three attempts to demonstrate competency, meeting the minimum standards.

027.04C Qualification Course
Distance......Number of Rounds......Time limit
3 feet.........Six (6)......................N/A
** Two rounds per command to fire. One (1) repetition must be from a concealed draw**
9 feet.........Twelve (12)..............N/A
** Two rounds per command to fire. Three (3) repetitions must be from a concealed draw**
15 feet........Six (6).....................N/A
** Two rounds per command to fire. One (1)) repetition must be from a concealed draw**
21 feet........Six (6).....................N/A
** Two rounds per command to fire. One (1) repetition must be from a concealed draw**

027.05 Applicants must take a written test consisting of a minimum of 30 questions. The Nebraska State Patrol will provide the test questions. A score of 70 percent will be the minimum passing score.

 

[Blackbeard]

We have only one qualificaton:

Move to another state.