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Pistol + Rifle
LV SWAT Carbine Qual — Stage 05
Used in: Police Qualification
Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police SWAT
8s
Par Time
7 yd
Distance
4
Rounds
1
Reps
4
Total Rounds
Stage 5 is the weapon transition stage — the only stage in the qualification that uses the pistol. From low ready, fire 2 rounds into the body zone with the carbine, then transition to your sidearm and fire 2 rounds into the head zone — all within 8 seconds at 7 yards.
The carbine-to-pistol transition is a critical SWAT skill. When the rifle goes down — malfunction, empty, or close-quarters constraint — the pistol must come out fast and on target. The sequence is: last rifle shot, drop rifle on sling, draw pistol, engage head. The two pistol rounds into the head zone are the precision component; the body shots with the carbine are the easy part.
Range Setup
Setup
Stand facing a USPSA/IPSC target at 7 yards. Carbine loaded with 2 rounds, on safe, at low ready. Pistol loaded and holstered. Shot timer set to 8-second par.
Scoring
IPSC scoring: A/B = 5, C = 4, D = 3. Rifle rounds scored in body zone, pistol rounds scored in head zone. Max: 20 pts.
Tips
As the carbine drops on the sling, your support hand should already be clearing the garment or reaching for the pistol. Do not watch the rifle fall — your eyes stay on target.
Progression
Isolate the transition: last rifle shot to first pistol shot should be under 2 seconds. Practice letting the rifle hang on the sling consistently in the same position so your draw is repeatable. Goal: 20/20 pts.