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LV SWAT Carbine Qual — Stage 12
Used in: Police Qualification
Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police SWAT
25s
Par Time
50 yd
Distance
6
Rounds
1
Reps
6
Total Rounds
Stage 12 is the three-position stage at 50 yards — the most physically demanding stage in the qualification. From low ready, fire 2 rounds standing, drop to kneeling and fire 2 rounds, then go prone and fire 2 more rounds. Six rounds total within 25 seconds.
At 50 yards each position change is meaningful. Standing is the least stable platform — your 2 standing shots will be the hardest. Kneeling offers better support, and prone gives you the most stable platform of all. The progression from least stable to most stable matches the increasing difficulty of maintaining accuracy while fatigued from position changes.
The 25-second par seems generous, but managing a full-length carbine through three position changes while keeping the muzzle safe and the safety engaged between positions eats time quickly.
Range Setup
Setup
Stand facing a USPSA/IPSC target at 50 yards. Carbine loaded with 6+ rounds, on safe, at low ready. Shot timer set to 25 seconds. Ensure clear space for kneeling and prone positions.
Scoring
IPSC scoring: A/B = 5, C = 4, D = 3. Max: 30 pts (6 rounds). Single string with three position changes.
Tips
Accept that standing shots at 50 yards will be your weakest. Spend the extra half-second to stabilize before firing standing — you will make it up in kneeling and prone where the platform is more forgiving.
Progression
Practice the standing-to-kneeling-to-prone sequence as a single fluid motion. The goal is to spend less time in transition and more time on the trigger. Target: all 6 rounds in A-zone under 20 seconds.