Permit Question (shooting part)

[knox]

I tried to search and found nothing.

How many do you have to hit during the shooting part to qualify - particularly the furthest target? I have no worries about the 3 and 7 yards.

Thank you for the help.

[NRA]

do not worry about the test, if you fail it you really have no reason to ever carry. It is so easy even a caveman could pass it.

[knox]

Thanks! I am a decent shot, but I hate taking tests of any kind. I appreciate the encouragement.

[Oh Shoot]

12 rounds at 3,7,15 yards and 12 more at instructor's choice.

70% hit I believe is the passing mark.

Easier than it sounds -- the silhouette torso is the size of Shaquille O'neal.

- OS

[knox]

Excellent. Thanks for the reply.

[bubbiesdad]

do not worry about the test, if you fail it you really have no reason to ever carry. It is so easy even a caveman could pass it.

[xRUSTYx]

You can use a .22 if you feel insecure with running something larger

My wife (who had shot maybe twice in her life) used a Ruger Mark III for the test, and passed at 100%

Don't sweat it

[Volzfan]

Just dont try to show off a go for head shots like a guy in our class! He missed about half a 7 yards and decided it was time to focus on center mass shots!!

[Oh Shoot]

Just dont try to show off a go for head shots like a guy in our class! He missed about half a 7 yards and decided it was time to focus on center mass shots!!

The head is actually not in the scoring rings area, if instructor wanted to be a stickler about it.

- OS

Edited October 22, 2012 by OhShoot

[knox]

Trust me... I will be a very meek and accommodating student.

[JayC]

The head is actually not in the scoring rings area, if instructor wanted to be a stickler about it.

- OS

Umm since when? I'm pretty sure any hit inside the black of the 'body' counts for the HCP permit test.

[Jonnin]

The head is actually not in the scoring rings area, if instructor wanted to be a stickler about it.

- OS

And the x ring is a gutshot wound, the heart is in the 8 ring or something. /boggle.

[Guest dfsixstring]

It is 70% in the black. It is incredibly easy. I saw MANY there that appeared to have never shot before that qualified (scary).

Dfsixstring

SR9c

LCP

RST4S

[knox]

Thank you. Looking to taking my class in the next 2 weeks, hopefully.

[jtmaze]

I took mine with an xd 40 I had only previously fire 50 rnds thru and score perfect. If you can hit a poster board at 30 ft you can pass.

Sent from iPad in the woods.

[Oh Shoot]

Umm since when? I'm pretty sure any hit inside the black of the 'body' counts for the HCP permit test.

And the x ring is a gutshot wound, the heart is in the 8 ring or something. /boggle.

Yeah, what seems to be the official course target has no head ring. Similar to this except in black:

'Course, instructor can call whatever he wants as good I reckon; it's not like there's an oversight committee or anything.

- OS

Edited October 23, 2012 by OhShoot

[xRUSTYx]

When I took the test = Anything in the black was counted. Head/Neck/Torso = Good to go.

[RobertNashville]

I audited the Level I pistol class at Range Masters (Memphis) as a requirement for taking additional classes there...the Level I class is their HCP class.

The targets they use there are, if I remember correctly, about 20-30% smaller than the ones the state allows yet no one in the class had any problem passing the test so I wouldn't worry about it much...the best way to ensure you'll have a problem is to worry and over-think it!

[knox]

10-4. I am shooting a bit low and left with my SR9c. I plan on going to the range and adjusting my sights if necessary. I may be pulling as well, so I will have someone else shoot it as well to make sure.

[S&WForty]

10-4. I am shooting a bit low and left with my SR9c. I plan on going to the range and adjusting my sights if necessary. I may be pulling as well, so I will have someone else shoot it as well to make sure.

If possible have someone watch you shoot. They may identify something else you're doing or confirm you're pulling. And practice dry-firing and aligning the sights prior to your range time. That's been a big help to me.

[knox]

Sound advice

[CRJCapt]

I took the class in Sept. the Instructor said to pass, 33 out of 48 had to be in the black. This is the targets we used. Don't sweat it, it was a lot of fun, Good Luck!!

[knox]

Nice! I am headed to Coal Creek Armory in a bit to work on my grip and trigger pull. I have gotten some great instruction on Youtube. I didn't realize the importance of the off hand stabilizing the gun so much. And my trigger pull with the tip of my finger instead of the crease of the joint.

You guys are awesome!

[NRA]

iI hope it was not this video

[gregintenn]

If it hasn't changed since I took the class, you could repeatedly throw your handgun at the target and score a passing grade. Don't sweat it.