Rifle Qualification
Prerequisites: In order to be eligible for the GSIR Rifle Qualification, the shooter must have already passed the GSIR Pistol Qualification. This prerequisite is negotiable for LE-Officers and at the discretion of the instructor.
Benefits: If a shooter qualifies with a score of 200 points or higher, he/she is allowed to work with a slung rifle and conduct transitions to the pistol on the range (with the bench down) during weekdays. He/she will also receive a rifle qualification patch which designates the level of the shooter’s score (master, expert, or sharpshooter).
Required Gear:
- 40 rounds of appropriate rifle ammunition
- 10 rounds of pistol ammunition (.380 or larger)
- A functional rifle (centerfire only) that has a properly functioning safety
- A functional rifle sling made of quality material
- Sturdy 1.5″ belt
- A functional handgun (full-size or compact only)
- A dominant-side, belt-mounted, outside the waistband holster
- (2) single magazine pouches or (1) double magazine pouch for pistol
- 1 rifle magazine pouch
- 2 rifle magazines
- 2 pistol magazines
Target: The course of fire will be conducted using an IDPA target.
Scoring: 200 points are required to pass out of the 250 possible points. The scoring rings follow what is indicated on the target itself. 5 points per round in the A (0) zone. 4 points per round in the B (-1) zone. 2 points per round in the C (-3) zone. All head hits are worth 5 points.
200-224 = Sharpshooter
225-249 = Expert
250/250 = Master
This course is offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Walk-ins are accepted when available but not guaranteed. To guarantee your Rifle Qualification, you can schedule ahead by emailing admin@granitestaterange.com or filling out the form below.