Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you concealed carry a pistol, or if you open carry, it is critical that you don't kid yourself about how ready you really are to use that handgun to defend against a violent attack. One way to gauge your level of readiness is to test yourself against an established benchmark. The FBI Pistol Qualification is a good benchmark to use, since it has been developed for concealed carry and was developed based on actual data from use of force encounters.
Current FBI Qualification requirements:
(I found 2 versions and I'm not sure which one is current, either one is a good test)
60 round version: appalachiantacticalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/New-FBI-Pistol-Qualification-Course.pdf
50 Round Version: americanhandgunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FBI-Pistol-Qualification.pdf
Here's where I found the official targets (the new QIT-99 targets):
shop.actiontarget.com/content/qit-99-fbi-modified-qit-qualification-target.asp
Shot Timer: amzn.to/4fqgSNZ
Sponsor links and discount codes : survivalonpurpose.com/sponsors
Please consider supporting this channel by using this link for all your Amazon shopping: survivalonpurpose.com/Amazon
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If you concealed carry a pistol, or if you open carry, it is critical that you don't kid yourself about how ready you really are to use that handgun to defend against a violent attack. One way to gauge your level of readiness is to test yourself against an established benchmark. The FBI Pistol Qualification is a good benchmark to use, since it has been developed for concealed carry and was developed based on actual data from use of force encounters.
Current FBI Qualification requirements:
(I found 2 versions and I'm not sure which one is current, either one is a good test)
60 round version: appalachiantacticalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/New-FBI-Pistol-Qualification-Course.pdf
50 Round Version: americanhandgunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FBI-Pistol-Qualification.pdf
Here's where I found the official targets (the new QIT-99 targets):
shop.actiontarget.com/content/qit-99-fbi-modified-qit-qualification-target.asp
Shot Timer: amzn.to/4fqgSNZ
Sponsor links and discount codes : survivalonpurpose.com/sponsors
Please consider supporting this channel by using this link for all your Amazon shopping: survivalonpurpose.com/Amazon
* Many of the links here are affiliate links, which means if you buy something I might make a little money. Ain't America great?
