Md. Code Regs. 12.04.02.07
Requirement | Type 1 Long Gun | Type 2 Long Gun | Type 3 Long Gun | Type 4 Long Gun |
(1) Rounds to be Discharged | Minimum of 20 rounds on one day-fire course of fire | Minimum of 30 rounds on one day-fire course of fire | Minimum of 30 rounds on one day-fire course of fire | Minimum of 10 rounds on one day-fire course of fire |
(2) Passing Score | 100 percent | 80 percent | 80 percent | 70 percent |
(3) Target Description | The target scoring area may not exceed 80 square inches. 80 square inches equals the 9 and 10 ring of a "B-27" target | The target scoring area may not exceed 183 square inches. 183 square inches equals a "TQ19" target or the 8, 9 and 10 ring of a "B-27" target | The target scoring area may not exceed 255 square inches. 255 square inches equals a "Q" target | The target scoring area may not exceed 725 square inches. 725 square inches equals a "B-27" full size target |
(4) Required percentages of rounds to be fired and required firing distances | A minimum of 10 percent but not more than 30 percent of the course of fire rounds shall be discharged at each distance within the following parameters: (a) 25 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 25 yards and less than 200 yards; and (c) At least one distance 200 yards or greater | A minimum of 10 percent but not more than 30 percent of the course of fire rounds shall be discharged at each distance within the following parameters: (a) 15 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 15 yards and less than 100 yards; and (c) At least one distance 100 yards or greater | A minimum of 10 percent but not more than 30 percent of the course of fire rounds shall be discharged at each distance within the following parameters: (a) 15 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 15 yards and less than 50 yards; and (c) At least one distance 50 yards or greater | A minimum of 20 percent but not more than 40 percent of the course of fire rounds shall be discharged at each distance within the following parameters: (a) 5 yards to less than 15 yards; (b) 15 yards to less than 25 yards; and (c) At least one distance 25 yards or greater |
(5) Maximum time permitted per round at specified distances | 5 seconds per round when firing at 25 yards or less; The number of seconds per round when firing at distances between 25 yards and 200 yards shall be proportional to the distances and times allowed; 10 seconds per round when firing at 200 yards, or farther | 4 seconds per round when firing at 15 yards or less; The number of seconds per round when firing at distances between 15 yards and 100 yards shall be proportional to the distances and times allowed; 8 seconds per round when firing at 100 yards, or farther | 4 seconds per round when firing at 15 yards or less; The number of seconds per round when firing at distances between 15 yards and 50 yards shall be proportional to the distances and times allowed; 8 seconds per round when firing at 50 yards, or farther | 3 seconds per round when firing at 5 yards to less than 15 yards; 4 seconds per round when firing at 15 yards to less than 25 yards; and 5 seconds per round when firing at 25 yards, or farther |
(6) Maximum time permitted to move from one specified firing position to the next | 5 seconds | |||
(7) Reloading times | Reloading Time: When qualifying on any type of long gun; an additional 5 seconds may be added to the maximum seconds: (a) For each round of ammunition reloaded on a long gun with an integral magazine; and (b) For reloading a long gun with a detachable box magazine. | |||
(8) Firing positions from which the long gun shall be discharged | (a) Standing (unsupported) (b) Standing (supported) (c) Kneeling or sitting (supported or unsupported); (d) Prone; and (e) Using a barricade to discharge the long gun from at least one of the above firing positions | (a) Standing (unsupported) (b) Standing (supported) (c) Kneeling or sitting (supported or unsupported); and (d) Using a barricade to discharge the long gun from at least one of the above firing positions | ||
(9) Stress | To simulate stress when qualifying on type 1, 2, or 3 long gun, the individual shall perform physical exercise before firing from at least one position listed in this table under the firing positions (No. 5 in this table). | Optional | ||
Md. Code Regs. 12.04.02.07
Regulation .07, Firearms Training and Instructor Certification Regulations, adopted effective January 1, 1992 (18:20 Md. R. 2199)
Regulations .07 adopted effective January 1, 2009 (35:24 Md. R. 2078); amended effective 49:7 Md. R.468, eff. 4/4/2022