Note: This is a video of the specific course of fire that I use to determine your competency with using a firearm and engaging a target.

There is no NM DPS requirement other than simply shooting 15 rounds at the 3-yard line and 10 rounds at the 7-yard line.

However, I believe competency is demonstrated via other aspects of a possible use of deadly force engagement such as reloading, shooting with one hand, and shooting from kneeling.

Those other aspects are not required...but, are highly recommended. This video illustrates and incorporates those recommendations.

Section 10.8.2.15, B of the Final Rules states, "...An applicant or licensee shall demonstrate competency in the safe use of each category and caliber of handgun for which he or she seeks certification by firing the handgun with live ammunition at a target no larger than 12 inches wide and 18 inches high. An applicant or licensee shall fire 15 rounds from three yards and 10 rounds from seven yards."

"...An applicant or licensee shall score 4 points for each shot that hits within the scoring line and zero points for each shot that hits outside the scoring line. An applicant must obtain a score of 72% (7 off/18 on) to pass the competency demonstration."

• All firing is two-handed unless otherwise stated 

• Shooters must reload when empty

• Scan for threats after engaging and after reloading

  • ​Finger ON trigger, ready to fire if needed

• Come to the low ready position after scanning for threats

  • ​Finger OFF trigger, under revolver cylinder or under semi-auto slide

• De-cock or engage the safety (depending on your firearm model) after scanning

From the 3 yard line…15 rounds total – 3 magazines; load with 6, 6, and 3

From the concealed carry position and on the command to fire: 

• Draw and fire 2 rounds

• Scan for threats

• Come to low ready

From the low ready and on the command to fire:

• On target and fire 4 rounds

From the concealed carry position and on the command to fire:

• Draw and fire 3 rounds STRONG HAND only (one-handed is optional)

• Switch to WEAK HAND

• Fire 3 rounds WEAK HAND only (one-handed is optional)

From the concealed carry position and on the command to fire:

• Draw, kneel, fire 3 rounds from kneeling, two-handed grip (kneeling is optional)

• Stand up

• Unload

• Show a clear and empty firearm

7 yard line…10 rounds total – 2 magazines, 6 and 4

From the concealed carry position and on the command to fire:

• Draw and fire 3 rounds

From the low ready and on the command to fire

• On target and fire 3 rounds

From the concealed carry position and on the command to fire 

• Draw and fire 4 rounds

• Course of fire stops

• Unload

• Show a clear firearm

• When line is declared safe, recover equipment

NOTE: I reserve the right to change this course of fire at any time, without prior notification to prospective students.

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