Put your shooting abilities to the test with the Paladin Rifle or Pistol Q-Course (or both)
• Stages will be basic in nature, and the standards should be achievable by those who train with some frequency (intermediate level).
• Each qual. is a timed 50-round event run over the course of multiple stages. You must score 80 points (out of 100) or better to pass. Participants will have up to two chances at each stage (best score is chosen). Targets will be the typical Paladin class targets. Chest and face circles are the scoring areas. https://shop.actiontarget.com/content/tct-mk1mod9-maine-state-police-qualification-target-version-1.asp
• Note that changes have been made since these were last run in 2024. This was done for several reasons: to mix things up in terms of variety of skills tested, and to more closely reflect what we do in classes.
• Equipment lists are below.
• Those who pass will receive a button (image below) and a certificate of recognition. Those who do not pass their qualification will receive $25 in credit to be used on future Paladin Group Training classes.*
• There will be no warm up stages/drills like we did in 2024. This year you’ll shoot the qualification cold.
Equipment Lists:
Pistol Q-Course Equipment List
Rifle Q-Course Equipment List
Pistol Qualification: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (two sessions to choose from: morning or afternoon)
Morning session from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (arrive by 8:30am for paperwork and gear up) 2 spots open
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Rifle Qualification: Saturday, November 21, 2026 (two sessions to choose from: morning or afternoon)
Morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (arrive by 8:30am for paperwork and gear up) 3 spots open
Or
Afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive by 12:30pm for paperwork and gear up) 7 spots open
Price: $50 per qualification per student (10 percent off for DFGC members).
After we receive your registration, you’ll be contacted for payment. We accept Venmo and credit cards. Do not pay until contacted with either a credit card or Venmo invoice from us. Payment is typically due within 24 hours of invoicing in order to reserve your spot in the event.
Important Prerequisites
Pistol Q-Course: Students must have a valid Massachusetts LTC (resident or non-resident). This is an advanced-level event. Students must have taken our Defensive Pistol 2.0 class and/or Workshop classes to participate. Others are welcome, as long as they have taken several courses elsewhere (from a recognized academy/instructor) where drawing/holstering and tactical movement and shooting were part of the curriculum.
Rifle Q-Course: Students must have a valid Massachusetts LTC (resident or non-resident). This is an advanced-level event. Students must have taken our Defensive Rifle 2.0 class and/or Workshop classes to participate. Others are welcome, as long as they have taken several rifle courses elsewhere (from a recognized academy/instructor) where tactical shooting and movement were part of the curriculum. Note: there will be no pistol shooting in the Rifle Q-Course.
Paladin Group Training Class Policies
Register for Pistol Q-Course Here:
Register for Rifle Q-Course Here:
*Credit represents no cash value and is to be used on Paladin Group Training Classes within one calendar year.