Advanced
Rifle
LV SWAT Carbine Qual — Stage 13
Used in: Police Qualification
Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police SWAT
45s
Par Time
100 yd
Distance
5
Rounds
1
Reps
5
Total Rounds
Stage 13 is the long-range finale — 5 rounds from prone at 100 yards within 45 seconds. From low ready, drop to a prone position, build your position, and deliver five precision shots.
At 100 yards with a carbine, the IPSC A-zone body is roughly 3 inches from the shooter’s perspective. The prone position gives you the most stable platform possible, and 45 seconds is extremely generous — 9 seconds per shot. This is not a speed test. It is a pure marksmanship test: can you build a solid prone position, control your breathing, and press the trigger cleanly five times?
This stage carries 25 points — 10% of the total score. Dropping points here, where time pressure is minimal and position is optimal, usually indicates a fundamental accuracy issue rather than a speed or handling issue.
Range Setup
Setup
Stand facing a USPSA/IPSC target at 100 yards. Carbine loaded with 5+ rounds, on safe, at low ready. Shot timer set to 45 seconds. Flat ground for prone position.
Scoring
IPSC scoring: A/B = 5, C = 4, D = 3. Max: 25 pts (5 rounds). Single string from prone. This stage is 10% of the total qualification score.
Tips
Spend the first 5-8 seconds building a solid prone position with natural point of aim. Close your eyes, relax, open — if the reticle drifts off target, adjust your body position, not your arms. Then fire five deliberate shots.
Progression
Build your prone position methodically: bipod or magazine monopod, natural point of aim check, breathing control. At 100 yards with 45 seconds, there is no excuse for rushing. Goal: 25/25.