FIST-FIRE Shield Rankings
Ranking System Explained:
- Dedicated student’s achievements are rewarded with “Shield Colors” (much like the Martial Arts School would award belt colors).
- Participating in the Fist-Fire ranking system is voluntary.
- To earn a Shiled Color ranking, students must demonstrate proficiency in the required skills for that level via testing.
Shield/Skill Levels
Level 6: Gold Shield (Grand Master)
- Weapon Retention/Disarms
- Handgun Strikes & Blocks
- Knife & Club Defense
- Threat Management
- Mental Mindset
- Strategy
Level 5: Silver Shield (Master)
- Advanced Trigger & Fire Control
- Building Searches & House Clearing
- Reverse Harries & Flashlight Technique
Level 4: Bronze Shield (Expert)
- Strong & Weak Hand Shooting Methods
- Shooting from Prone, Supine, & Other Positions
- Shooting from Cars & Other Moving Platforms
Level 3: Red Shield (Sharp Shooter)
- Shooting over, under, around and through vehicles and other street obstacles
- Shooting on the move while getting Off Line of Attack
- Shooting on the move while Retreating and Advancing
Level 2: Green Shield (Marksman)
- Practical & Practical Retention Reloading Techniques
- Speed, Tactical Speed, and Retention Speed Reloading Techniques
- Perfecting the Reverse Draw and Hook Draw from Concealment
Level 1: Blue Shield (Novice)
- Surgical Shooting from Full Extension of "Reverse Chapman" at Distance
- Point Shooting from Partial Extension of the "Reverse Weaver" at C.Q.B.
- Retention Shooting from "Guard Position" for Extreme Close Quarters
Level 0: Plain Shield (some guy with a hat or a new student)