ARM 23.13.805

23.13.215 FIREARMS PROFICIENCY STANDARDS (1) Each agency that employs a public safety officer who is authorized to carry firearms during the work assignment must: (a) require the officer to complete successfully the firearms proficiency requirements provided in this rule at least once a year, for any manufacture and model of firearm customarily carried by that officer; (b) designate a POST-certified agency firearms instructor to document annual firearms proficiency, which must include: (i) date of qualification; (ii) identification of the officer; (iii) firearm manufacture and model; (iv) results of qualifying; and (v) course of fire used. (c) keep on file in a format readily accessible to the council a copy of all firearms proficiency records. (2) The minimum standards for annual firearms proficiency are: (a) Handgun – a minimum of 30 rounds, fired at ranges from point-blank to 15 yards with a minimum of 15 rounds at or beyond seven yards; (b) Shotgun – minimum of five rounds fired at a distance ranging from point-blank to 25 yards; (c) Precision rifle – a minimum of ten rounds fired at a minimum range of 100 yards; (d) Patrol rifle – a minimum of 20 rounds fired at a distance ranging from point-blank to 50 yards; (e) Fully automatic weapon – a minimum of 30 rounds fired at a distance ranging from point-blank to ten yards, with a minimum of 25 rounds fired in full automatic (short bursts of two or three rounds), and a minimum of five rounds fired semi-automatic. (3) The minimum passing score for annual firearms proficiency is 80% for each firearm on an IPSC Official Target or dimensional equivalent. (4) The MLEA sets the passing score for the Montana Law Enforcement Basic Firearms Qualification.