Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

Article 18 – General Training

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32010.20.5.2 Departmental 45 Round Handgun Course

February 17, 2026
StringDistancePositionSpecialTypeRepsTotal
Rounds
Time in
Seconds
13 YardsStandingTwo Handed GripTwo rounds to body, step laterally, two rounds to body145.0
23 YardsStandingStep laterally after 2 roundsFailure Drill; 2 rounds body, step laterally and 1 to head395.0
37 YardsStanding Step laterally after 2 rounds Failure Drill; 2 rounds body, step laterally and 1 to head 4126.0
4 7 Yards Standing Support Hand UnsupportedStarting position is unholstered at Low ReadyTwo rounds to body245.0
5 7 Yards Standing Strong Hand Unsupported Strong Hand only, from the holsterTwo rounds to body 245.0
615 YardsStanding Two handed gripTwo rounds to body, step laterally, two rounds to body288.0
715 Yards Standing to KneelingAny kneeling positionTwo rounds to body, kneel down, two rounds to body148.0
Total 45
  • Note: This course of fire requires the B-21 range target.  A passing score is 31 “hits” (70 percent) within the center scoring area of the target.  The 80 percent pass rate for this course is 36 hits within the center scoring area.  In addition to qualifying with the department 45 round course, participants must annually demonstrate adequate semi-automatic handgun (SAH) manipulation skills by achieving a qualifying score of 48 or better (80 percent) with the SAH manipulation skills checklist located in the Rangemaster Instructor Manual.