The target is a large, black, squarish oval against a white background. The outside edge of the 8 ring is 12" wide and 18" tall. At the BGRA it is known as the "Boston" target; I don't know if that is the proper name for it. Every range should have it and should know what you're talking about if you ask for one.
That sounds about right.
As for the course of fire here is the text from the instructions sheet they give at BPD.
"Applicants for a LTC (and renewal) must have some prior experience with a handgun. They will be expected to demonstrate the safe handling and familiarity with a .38 caliber, 4-inch barrel revolver. The range personell are examiners only, they are NOT instructors of civilian applicants.
"The applicat will fire a total of 30 rounds at a modified 25-yard bullseye target with 10, 9 and 8 rings. Each round has a value of 10 points. A perfect score would be 300 (30 hits inside the 10 ring.) A hit inside the 9 ring is 9 points. A hit inside the 8-ring is 8 points. Any hits outside the 8-rinig are counted as zero. A minimum of 210 points (70% of 300 points) is required. Any applicant may be disqualified for not handling the weapon safely.
"Applicants will fire the first 12 rounds from the seven yard line, double actio, with a one-hand hold. The remaining 18 rounds will be fired ffrom the fifteen yard line, either single or double action, and either one or two hand hold. The choice is made by the applicant.
"The course of fire is not that difficult and within reason, there is not a time limit placed on the applicant. The emphasis is on safety. The revolver must be pointed down range at all time. Failure to pass the range test will result in being disqualified and firearm application to be disapproved.
"The range is outdoors; the applicant should dress for the weather althought gloves may not be worn while shooting."
Me again.
The paper has two more lines of text but they are illegible due to the poor quality of the photocopy. Also, I've heard that for an LTC-ALP they require a 240/300 on the test, though that was not emphasized to me by BPD.
Hope this helps.
jped
ps. Today I shot the course with .38 Special +P in semi-wad.