The FAS Master Tests were developed to test a students skill at various shooting disciplines.

These have changed lightly over the years. Local gun writer, Duane Thomas, has written many articles about the FAS Handgun Master test. One is here on his website: https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=2593

Previously our Master Tests were only available to take during our advanced classes. Starting in 2024, they will be on a separate FAS Master Test Days offered a few times per year.

 

FAS HANDGUN MASTER TEST

50 Rounds Total

On Action Target IPSC/USPA Paper Targets or IDPA Targets

  1. Accuracy: From holster, shooter fires 6 shots in 30 seconds at 15 yards. All -0/A-zone hits.
  2. Multiple targets/Reloading: At 7 yards, draw and fire one shot on each of 3 targets, reload and one shot on each of three targets, reload again and then fire one shot on one of the 3 targets. 12 seconds total time, 18 sec. for revolver. Run twice. Total of 14 shots, all must be within the -1/C zone.
  3. Moving Target: At 7 yards, target will appear and be visible for 3 sec. traveling approximately 6 yards. Shooter must draw and fire 3 shots, starting when target appears. 2 runs, all must be within the -0/A-zone.
  4. One Handed Shooting Skills: Shooter at 4 yards, on whistle, draws and fires 6 shots in 6 seconds. All -0/A-zone hits to the body. Repeat from low ready with weak hand.
  5. Low Light: Shooter at 5 yards, on whistle draws and fires one shot on each of 3 targets, 3.5 sec. or less. Repeat for a total of 4 times. 12 shots total. All must be -1/C zone hits.

NOTE: Each student will get two tries at each of the 5 sections. The student must pass each section at least once to make FAS Handgun Master. Instructor will use electronic timer or start stopwatch on whistle and blow whistle for .5 seconds before the end of the drill. Any shots fired after the whistle are noted as an overtime shot, and results in a “did not pass.”

 

FAS RIFLE MASTER TEST

50 Rounds Total

On Action Target BT-5 Target (Orange Center) // SKU # BT-5R/S

Test One: Marksmanship Test

Test One, Part A (100 Yards): Starting standing, student shoots 10 rounds prone in 60 seconds. May use sandbag or bi-pod.
Test One, Part B (50 Yards): Student shoots 2 rounds standing without support, 2 rounds right side cover right handed, 2 rounds left side cover left handed, 2 rounds kneeling, and 2 rounds sitting. Total of 10 shots. Time: 90 seconds 
Scoring: To pass, student must score as follows:
With irons or unmagnified optic: 190 points, (Out of possible 200)
With magnified optic: 195 points (Out of possible 200) 

Test Two: Close Quarters Carbine Skills 

Using 3 targets, spaced 2 yards, edge to edge.

Test Two, Part A (25 Yards): Starting with a magazine with exactly 6 rounds, the student fires 2 rounds on each target, reloads and fires 2 rounds at each target again in 15 seconds. 
Test Two, Part B (15 Yards):
String One: Student fires one shot to the body of each of three targets, in 3 seconds. Repeat 3 times.  
String Two: Student fires two shots to the body and one at head, at first of three targets, in 3 seconds. Then repeat on target two, and repeat on target three.
Scoring: To pass Test Two, all hits must be in the 9-ring, with 3 hits in head, (inside the non-scoring border). 

NOTE: Each student will get two tries at each half of the test and must pass each at least once to make FAS Rifle Master. All shooting starts from low ready (45 degree), safety on, finger indexed on frame of rifle. Instructor will use electronic timer or start stopwatch on whistle and blow whistle for .5 seconds before the end of the drill. Any shots fired after the whistle are noted as an overtime shot, and results in a “did not pass.”

 

FAS SHOTGUN MASTER TEST

31 Rounds - 10 Slugs, 21 Buckshot

On IPSC/USPA Paper Targets, C Zone Steel Targets, and full size USPA Pepper Poppers

Test One (50 Yards): Accuracy: Student will shoot 2 slugs standing, 2 slugs left side cover left handed, 2 slugs right side cover right handed, 2 slugs kneeling and 2 slugs sitting or prone into IPSC target. No time limit. Must have all C-zone hits or better. Target set at 50 yards.

Test Two (10 Yards): Speed: Student will face 5 pepper poppers. ON signal must knock down one popper within one second. Repeat 5 times. Buckshot used.

Test Three (10 Yards): Multiple hits: Student will face one steel silhouette, and from low ready, will fire two shots under 1.2 sec. (1.4 for pump). Repeat 3 times to pass. 

Test Four (10 Yards): Multiple targets/manipulation. Facing 10 pepper poppers, student will start at low ready with shotgun loaded with 5 rounds. On signal, student will shoot down 5 poppers, reload and shoot down other 5 poppers. Time limit, 20 seconds semi, 25 seconds pump. May pick up a missed popper, but must do so within time limit.

Note: Each student will get two tries at each part of the test and must pass each at least once to make FAS Shotgun Master. All shooting starts from low ready (45 degree), safety on, finger indexed on frame of shotgun. Instructor will use electronic timer or start stopwatch on whistle and blow whistle for .5 seconds before the end of the drill. Any shots fired after the whistle are noted as an overtime shot, and results in a “did not pass.”