The Texas LTC Course of Fire consists of 50 shots: 20 shots fired from 3 yards, 20 shots fired from 7 yards, and 10 shots fired from 15 yards.

The Texas DPS does NOT allow the use of optical enhancers during proficiency tests. Absolutely NO scopes, red dot sights, holographic sights, or lasers will be allowed to be used.

The Texas DPS Requires:

The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of possible 250). For Course Instructors, the minimum score is 90% (225 out of possible 250). If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses. All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target must be 24 inches by 45 inches and may be one of four colors; black, blue, red, or green. The target shall be scored utilizing the 5, 4, 3 scoring diagram in the upper left hand corner.

Stage 1: Twenty (20) shots will be fired from 3 yards.

• Five (5) shots fired in a "One shot exercise" 2 seconds allowed for each shot.
• Ten (10) shots fired in a "Two shot exercise" 3 seconds allowed for each 2 shot sequence.
• Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds.

Stage 2: Twenty (20) shots will be fired from 7 yards - fired 5 stages.

• Five (5) shots will be fired in 10 seconds.
• Five (5) shots will be fired in 2 stages:
• 1. Two (2) shots will be fired in 4 seconds.
  2. Three (3) shots will be fired in 6 seconds.
• Five (5) will be fired in a "One shot exercise" 3 seconds allowed for each shot.
• Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

Stage 3: Ten (10) shots fired from 15 yards - fired in two 5-shot strings

• Five (5) shots fired in two stages:
• 1. Two (2) shots fired in 6 seconds.
  2. Three (3) shots fired in 9 seconds.
• Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

Scoring is as follows:

• Hits in the 8, 9, X ring are 5 points.
• Hits in the 7 ring are 4 points.
• Hits outside the rings, but still in the silhouette are 3 points.
• Hits outside of the silhouette, misses, misfires, or non-fired rounds are 0 points.