No-Loader Test

A revolver. An 8-inch circle with a vertical 3x5 box in it, such as the FPS-1 body or the Handgun Combatives chest cavity target. From concealment unless in duty gear; from a pocket, holstered strings may start with the hand on the gun, and from an ankle rig, kneeling. Vary the hands between holstered strings. Ready is the gun in both hands, muzzle off the target. Freestyle unless a string says otherwise. Shot alone, on a timer. 25 rounds.

1. 1

   Draw and fire 3 rounds.

   3 yd · 3 shots · par 3.00 s

2. 2

   From the ready, fire 2 rounds. Then load and holster.

   3 yd · 2 shots · par 1.50 s

3. 3

   Draw and fire 3 rounds, strong hand only.

   3 yd · 3 shots · par 3.00 s

4. 4

   From the ready, fire 2 rounds. Then load and holster.

   3 yd · 2 shots · par 2.00 s

5. 5

   Draw and fire 3 rounds.

   5 yd · 3 shots · par 3.00 s

6. 6

   From the ready, fire 2 rounds. Then load and holster.

   5 yd · 2 shots · par 1.50 s

7. 7

   On command, draw to the ready and give a verbal command. On the signal, fire 3 rounds.

   7 yd · 3 shots · par 3.00 s

8. 8

   From the ready, fire 2 rounds, load only 2 rounds by hand or from a strip, and fire 2 rounds. Then load 3 and holster.

   7 yd · 4 shots · par 15.00 s

9. 9

   Draw and fire 3 rounds.

   10 yd · 3 shots · par 5.00 s

Every round accountable: a shot outside the 8-inch circle or the box, or a string over time, fails the course. 20 rounds (80%) in the box passes with distinction. The +P version adds a 3x3 note for the head and sends the third shot of every three-shot string to it.