This 2-day Precision Rifle course taught by Scott Peterson of Veracity Solutions will cover topics related to engaging targets effectively from 100-1000 yards and beyond with your precision rifle. This course welcomes all skill levels; however, it is recommended to those with a foundational understanding of precision platforms looking to elevate their performance. This course is not a PT event, however, students will be expected to perform on demand, be physically able to sprint short distances and shoot from various positions.
(Rental rifles are available. If you require a rifle and ammunition please contact info@veracitysolutionsllc.com to discuss pricing.)
Topics Covered but not limited to:
- Complete Rifle Setup
- Fundamentals of Marksmanship
- Zeroing
- Ballistics and Ballistic Solvers
- Validating Trajectories
- Position Building
- Tripod deployment and use
- Wind Reading
- Rapid Engagement Techniques (RET)
- Working in and out of vehicles
- Zero offsets
- How to train
- Confident mindset
What to bring: Required
· Precision rifle (Bolt or Gas) with 2 magazines and a 100 yard /100 meter zero (1 MOA or better recommended)
· Magnified optic (12x or higher with MIL/MOA reticle. NO BDC)
· Bipod (6-9” or higher with cant adjustment)
· Support bag (Gamechanger, Fortune Cookie, sand sock, etc)
· 250 rounds or more of match ammunition – (No AP/Steel core – Recommended FGMM, Hornady Match, Berger, Handloads etc. Can substitute 100rds with ball ammo if needed)
· Note taking material
· Ballistic Solver (Kestrel, iOS/Android App i.e. Hornady 4DOF, Shooter, Applied Ballistics etc.)
· Eye/Ear Protection
· Food/Water
· Weapon lubricant
What to bring: Recommended
· Rifle cleaning gear (cleaning rod, bore guide, brushes, patches etc)
· Tools (Torque wrench with bits that fit weapon system)
· Magazine carriers
· Sling (2-point)
· Range bag
· Shooting mat
· Rain Clothing
· Chair, Stool, Sitting pad
What to bring: If you have it
· Tripod
· Spotting Scope or Binoculars
· Chronograph
· Laser range finder (800 yard or farther capability)
· Kneepads
Lubbock Police Department Shooting Range
11648 SH-114 W
Lubbock, TX 79407
PREREQUISITS
Students must be certified peace officers or active military personnel.
Inquiries regarding the course, payment or other questions can be directed to Kolton.pirkle@ttpoa.org.
Credit card payment is strongly recommended.
If paying by check, make check payable to “TTPOA” and reference “Precision Rifle - Reg 5.” Mail check to:
TTPOA
PO Box 304
Burnet, TX 78611
If you are an officer in Region 5, you qualify for scholarship funding for this class through the Lubbock SWAT Foundation’s Sgt. Kelley Pirkle Memorial Fund. If you or someone on your team/department is interested in attending this class and can’t get the funding, email an application to lubbockswatfoundation@outlook.com. In your email, please include the following:
Name
Region
Agency
Class
Price
LE experience/other relevant info
All fees are due by March 10, 2025. There will be no refunds or course credit for cancellations after that date.