20s
Par Time
25 yd
Distance
8
Rounds
1
Reps
8
Total Rounds
Stage 10 is the final and longest-distance stage of the FBI Qualification Test. At 25 yards, you draw from concealment and fire 4 rounds from a standing position, then transition to a kneeling position and fire 4 more rounds — all within 20 seconds. This stage carries 8 rounds, tying with Stages 6 and the close-range strings for the highest single-stage round count.
Twenty seconds is the most generous time limit in the test, but 25 yards is real distance for a pistol. The standing-to-kneeling transition adds a stability and coordination challenge. The kneeling position should give you a more stable platform for the last 4 rounds — use it.
This is typically the stage where the most points are lost across the qualification. Shooters who pass the 3–15 yard stages cleanly often give back multiple points at 25 yards. Consistent practice at this distance is the difference between a passing score and a comfortable margin.
Range Setup
Setup
Stand facing the FBI-QIT-99 target at 25 yards. Pistol loaded and holstered under a concealment garment. Hands at your sides. Shot timer set. Ensure enough space to transition to a kneeling position safely.
Scoring
Any hit inside the scored area of the FBI-QIT-99 counts as 1 point (max 8). The entire silhouette is the scoring zone except the dashed-line exclusion area at the top. Part of the overall 50-round qualification — passing requires 40/50 (80%).
Tips
Take your time. Twenty seconds is enough for 8 carefully aimed shots and a position change. Most shooters who miss at 25 yards are shooting too fast, not too slow. Use the kneeling position to your advantage — it is significantly more stable than standing.
Progression
Practice standing and kneeling separately at 25 yards first. Goal: 7/8 or 8/8 hits consistently. The kneeling position should improve your group — if it does not, work on your kneeling stability (bracing elbow on knee, solid base).