Free Bullet Tones
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If you are considering shooting the
NRA Handgun Marksmanship Qualification Course , then this
page can help you improve your score on the last three timed
events. If you are already familiar with the events, you can
skip directly to the free downloads section
to get your
free Bullet Tones now!
About the NRA Handgun Qualification Program
The
NRA Handgun Qualification Course provides a structured
series of steps to improve your overall marksmanship.
The latter events of this course require a specific
number of shots be executed in a specific amount of
time.
It can be difficult to watch time and focus on shooting
at the same time. Below you
can download three Bullet Tones
(mp3 files) that will help you pace your shots and ensure
you complete on time.
The
NRA Handgun Qualification Course events are as follows:
- Basic Practical
- Pro-Marksman
- Marksman
- Marksman First Class
- Sharpshooter
- Expert
- Distinguished
Expert
It is in these last three events where speed
and accuracy are required.
Example of Using Bullet Tones at the Range
Note that the timing of the shot cues are not evenly spaced. Additional
time is given to acquire a new sight picture when
switching from one target to the next.
Event 5. Sharpshooter - 1 Target
- Strong Side: 5 Shots in 20 Seconds
- Weak Side: 5 Shots in 20 Seconds
Event 6. Expert - 1 Target
- Strong Hand: 5 Shots in 3 Minutes then 5 shots
in 10 Seconds
- Weak Hand: 5 Shots in 3 Minutes then 5 shots
in 10 Seconds
Event 7. Distinguished Expert - 3 Targets
- Strong Side:
2 Shots at each target in 10 Seconds
- Strong Hand:
2 Shots at each target in
10 Seconds
- Weak Hand:
2 Shots at each target in 10
Seconds
- Strong Side:
2 Shots at Center target,
then 2 in left target, then 2 in right target; all 10 Seconds
The timing on each of these events begins with the first
shot. That means that you can line up your sight picture before
you pull the trigger the first time. Click on the video above
and watch the shooter using Bullet Tones to complete an Event
7 (Distinguished Expert) course of fire.
Free Bullet Tones Download
To get your free Bullet Tones download containing the three
tones supporting the NRA Handgun Qualification Course, click
this button:
Library Contents
(File Size: Approx 5.4 MBytes)
To download install the
NRA Handgun Qualification Bullet Tones to your computer.
Just click the "Run" button when prompted. An InstallShield™
installer is used to put three MP3 files in your "My Music"
folder (or simply "Music" folder for Vista users). The Artist
Name is "Bullet Tones", the Album name is "NRA Handgun
Qualification", and there are three tracks in this album
(one for each Event).
The three files installed that are used for this event are:
Event |
Description |
Preview |
Event 5: Sharpshooter
|
1 Target x 5 Shots in 20 Seconds
|
|
Event 6: Expert (1/2
Event)
|
1 Target x 5 Shots in 10 Seconds
|
|
Event 7: Distinguished
Expert
|
3 Targets x 6 Shots in 10 Seconds
|
|
Each of these files begins with a 5 second preamble, and
then one tone is heard for each shot you should take. Take your
shot as soon as possible after the tone sounds as the next shot
will follow quickly. The end of the tone sequence is indicated
by a low-tone.
Before going to the range, use your music management software
(Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc.) to transfer these files
to your MP3 player.
At
the range, insert your MP3 player ear-buds first, and then put
on your hearing protection earmuffs. Set your device to repeat
the 'song' (or 'track') over and over again that matches the
stage you are shooting. Use the pause capability to stop the
tones when you are not shooting. Wait for the Preamble to begin
(quiet ticks) and line up your first shot. When the first tone
sounds, shoot as soon as is safely possible. Continue shooting
until the final tone is heard (a distinctive low-pitched tone).
Use the Uninstall link found under your Start button ("Invicis"
program group) to uninstall these files if you no longer want
them on your computer.