The FBI 5-Yard Round-Up is a short but effective shooting drill used to test your ability to shoot quickly and accurately at close range—under time pressure and using both one- and two-handed techniques. It’s an excellent benchmark for concealed carry holders, security guards, and armed professionals who want to improve close-quarters handgun fundamentals.
📋 Drill Breakdown
- Distance: 5 yards
- Total Rounds: 8
- Target: FBI Q target, B-8 repair center, or silhouette with a defined scoring zone
- Start Position: Low ready (or from the holster for advanced shooters)
- Par Timer Required: Yes
🔁 Course of Fire
| String | Action | Rounds | Par Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two-handed from low ready | 2 | 2 sec |
| 2 | Strong-hand only | 2 | 3 sec |
| 3 | Support-hand only | 2 | 4 sec |
| 4 | Two-handed from low ready again | 2 | 2 sec |
All strings begin from the low ready unless modified. Shooters must complete each string before the par time buzzer ends. No extra shots allowed after time expires.
📊 FBI 5-Yard Round-Up (Scaled for 8.5″x11″ Milk Bottle Target)
| String | Action | Rounds | Scaled Distance | Par Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two-handed from low ready | 2 | 2.5 yards (7.5 ft) | 2 seconds |
| 2 | Strong-hand only | 2 | 2.5 yards (7.5 ft) | 3 seconds |
| 3 | Support-hand only | 2 | 2.5 yards (7.5 ft) | 4 seconds |
| 4 | Two-handed from low ready | 2 | 2.5 yards (7.5 ft) | 2 seconds |
✅ Total Rounds: 8
✅ Target: Milk bottle silhouette printed on 8.5″x11″ paper
✅ Scoring: All hits must land inside the bottle zone within the par times
📄 See below to print out this drill
You’ll find a downloadable version of the chart and the printable milk bottle target at the bottom of this page.
🎯 Scoring
Scoring is pass/fail based on hits inside the designated scoring zone within time limits. You can scale difficulty by using a tighter scoring zone such as the 8-ring of a B-8 target.
- Basic Standard: 6/8 hits inside scoring zone under time
- Pass Standard: 8/8 hits inside scoring zone under time
🧠 Skills Built
- Close-quarters shot placement
- One-handed accuracy (strong and support hand)
- Time management and par-time discipline
- Recoil control and sight tracking under pressure
💡 Modifications
- Run it from concealment draw
- Add verbal command or decision-making cue before draw
- Repeat multiple reps per hand to strengthen one-handed control
- Use reduced-size targets for advanced shooters
✅ Train With Us
This drill is a great way to build confidence for real-world encounters at close range. We regularly incorporate this and other high-value drills into our Colorado Concealed Carry Classes and armed guard training programs.
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