Md. Code Regs. 12.10.04.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
| 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 of the following distances: (a) 25 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 25 yards and less than 200 yards; and (c) 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 of the following distances: (a) 15 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 15 yards and less than 100 yards; and (c) 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 of the following distances: (a) 15 yards; (b) Two distances greater than 15 yards and less than 50 yards; and (c) 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 of the following distances: (a) 5 yards to less than 15 yards; (b) 15 yards to less than 25 yards; and (c) 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 |
| These times do not include the time allotted for changing positions or moving from one firing line distance to another. | ||||
| Reloading Time: When qualifying on type 1, 2, or 3 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. | ||||
| (6) 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 | ||
| (7) 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. 6 in this table). | Optional | ||
Md. Code Regs. 12.10.04.07
Regulations .07 adopted effective January 1, 2013 (39:16 Md. R.1081)