How many rounds are fired in the ATF / Federal Law Enforcement Practical Pistol Qualification (FLETC-style)?

This course of fire totals 50 rounds across 5 stages, fired at 3 yd, 5 yd, 7 yd, 15 yd, 25 yd.

What score do you need to pass the ATF / Federal Law Enforcement Practical Pistol Qualification (FLETC-style)?

The minimum passing standard is 70-80% (varies by agency). Higher hit percentages earn higher classifications: Pass (Typically 70-80% depending on agency); Fail (Below agency threshold).

ATF / Federal Law Enforcement

Practical Pistol Qualification (FLETC-style)

Many federal agencies trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (ATF, DEA, USMS, CBP, and others) qualify on variations of a shared practical pistol course. Structure below is representative of that family of courses.

Federal 50 rounds 70-80% (varies by agency)

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ATF does not publicly publish its exact qualification course in detail, so this reflects the broader FLETC-trained-agency course family. Verify the specific current standard with your agency academy before relying on this for an actual qualification.

Course of Fire

Distance	Rounds	Position	Time
3 yd	6	Draw, two-hand + one-handed	3-5 sec per string
5 yd	10	Draw, two-hand, incl. reload	4-8 sec per string
7 yd	10	Kneeling, barricade	6-10 sec per string
15 yd	12	Barricade, strong & support hand	10-15 sec per string
25 yd	12	Barricade, kneeling, incl. reload	15-20 sec per string

Scoring Tiers

Tier	Score Range
Pass	Typically 70-80% depending on agency
Fail	Below agency threshold

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are fired in the ATF / Federal Law Enforcement Practical Pistol Qualification (FLETC-style)?: This course of fire totals 50 rounds across 5 stages, fired at 3 yd, 5 yd, 7 yd, 15 yd, 25 yd.
What score do you need to pass the ATF / Federal Law Enforcement Practical Pistol Qualification (FLETC-style)?: The minimum passing standard is 70-80% (varies by agency). Higher hit percentages earn higher classifications: Pass (Typically 70-80% depending on agency); Fail (Below agency threshold).
Is this the official course of fire?: ATF does not publicly publish its exact qualification course in detail, so this reflects the broader FLETC-trained-agency course family. Verify the specific current standard with your agency academy before relying on this for an actual qualification.

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