http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/standardsTrai...

They use a HUGE target (the old "B21" target) and you only even have to hit anywhere on the target with 70% of your shots to qualify, even given the extremely generous time allotments.

Yes, police do have to meet minimal accuracy and time standards, but those of most states are very basic, and any competent shooter could pass them. I was objecting to the characterization of police as "highly trained" in firearms use, when in fact the bar is generally set at basic competence. The vast majority of non-SWAT officers shoot considerably less than competitive shooters or most gun enthusiasts, unless the officer is a gun enthusiast herself/himself.

By contrast, here is what a "highly trained" course of fire would look like:

http://www.pgpft.com/MEUSOC_qual_M4-Pistol...

My personal goal is to be able to pass this one.