Firearms | TTPOA

The Basic Sniper Course introduces students to the fundamentals of precision marksmanship. The overall course will focus on developing a solid foundation in the basics of utilizing a precision weapon system and functioning in the role of a law enforcement sniper.

This course is elegible for 50 hours of TCOLE training under #3324.

Topics Covered:

Precision Rifle nomenclature and setup
Fundamentals of rifle shooting
Ballistics and intro to ballistic apps
Mil/MOA measurements
Zeroing procedures
Positional shooting
Tripod utilization
Equipment selection
Legal liabilities and case law
Hide construction
Cold bore and target analysis
Range estimation
Stress shooting
TCOLE Qualification

PREREQUISITES:

All students are required to be either current law enforcement or active-duty military assigned to a tactical unit and in good standing. Students must be able to provide valid agency credentials on the first day. This course will entail some physical activity, so students must be physically fit.

*NOTE* One of the days will start later and run into the evening hours, allowing for low-light training.

THIS IS A CERTIFICATION COURSE - THE STUDENT WILL HAVE A WRITTEN AND PERFORMANCE TEST AT THE END OF THE COURSE.

Required Equipment:

Eye and Ear protection
Tactical clothing
Inclement Weather gear
Precision rifle capable of shooting a 1" group or less from 100 yards. Bolt or semiautomatic action with any one of the following calibers: .308, 6.5, .223 or 5.56.
Rifle Sling
Bipod
Rear Stock Bag
Data Book
Cleaning Kit
Note taking material.
Range Finder
Tripod
Sniper pack or drag bag.
Match grade ammo: 400 rounds (minimum)