Firearms Qualification Course (Representative)
DEA Special Agents train at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and requalify with their issued duty sidearm on a recurring basis. DEA does not publish its exact course of fire in public detail, so this is a representative practical-pistol course built to the general shape publicly known for DEA and similarly FLETC-trained agencies, not the actual official standard.
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Unofficial and representative only — DEA does not publish its exact qualification course of fire. Built from the general publicly known shape of federal law enforcement pistol qualification (shared FLETC training heritage with agencies like ATF), not a leaked or confirmed official standard. DEA agents requalify on a recurring schedule with their issued duty sidearm.
Course of Fire
| Distance | Rounds | Position | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd | 6 | Draw, two-hand + one-handed | 3-5 sec per string | |
| 5 yd | 12 | Draw, two-hand, incl. reload | 4-8 sec per string | |
| 7 yd | 12 | Kneeling, barricade | 6-10 sec per string | |
| 15 yd | 15 | Barricade, strong & support hand | 10-15 sec per string | |
| 25 yd | 15 | Barricade, kneeling, incl. reload | 15-20 sec per string | Longest distance strings |
Scoring Tiers
| Tier | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Pass (representative) | ~80% or higher |
| Below standard | Under ~80% |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many rounds are fired in the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Firearms Qualification Course (Representative)?
- This course of fire totals 60 rounds across 5 stages, fired at 3 yd, 5 yd, 7 yd, 15 yd, 25 yd.
- What score do you need to pass the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Firearms Qualification Course (Representative)?
- The minimum passing standard is ~80% (representative only). Higher hit percentages earn higher classifications: Pass (representative) (~80% or higher); Below standard (Under ~80%).
- Is this the official course of fire?
- Unofficial and representative only — DEA does not publish its exact qualification course of fire. Built from the general publicly known shape of federal law enforcement pistol qualification (shared FLETC training heritage with agencies like ATF), not a leaked or confirmed official standard. DEA agents requalify on a recurring schedule with their issued duty sidearm.
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