Course Description

Tripod and positional shooting is a three-day course designed for Law Enforcement personnel assigned to, or supporting, precision rifle operations. It is a fundamentals-driven course focused on developing the individual shooter's ability to build reliable, repeatable shooting positions commonly encountered during real-world deployments. Instruction emphasizes application of marksmanship fundamentals, efficient position construction, accuracy, and recoil management. Students will learn to deploy tripods, use barricades and other natural or man-made terrain features to build stable shooting platforms while maintaining precision, stability, and shot accountability.This course is performance-based and focused on skill development rather than speed-driven drills or equipment demonstrations.

OSG Instructors

Paul Frantz and Grove Scarborough

Course Objectives

• Tripod setup, configuration, and deployment for precision rifle use
• Construction of stable shooting positions from tripods and improvised supports
• Manage recoil while maintaining sight picture through the shot
• Application of marksmanship fundamentals in other than prone positions
• Efficient movement and transitions between shooting positions and targets

Who This is For

• Precision shooters seeking stronger positional fundamentals
• Shooters looking to improve consistency from non-prone positions
• Shooters who want transferable skills, not gear-dependent solutions

Prerequisites

• Must be a current sworn Law Enforcement Officer or Active-Duty Military member in good standing
• Previous sniper or precision rifle training is strongly recommended.

Required Equipment

• The rifle you would expect to use during a precision fire engagement (bolt or semi-automatic)
• Service optic mounted on the rifle.
• Tripod suitable for precision rifle use
• Two magazines (minimum)
• Bipod
• Rear support bag
• Sling
• Match-grade ammunition (300 rounds)
• Ballistic solver (Kestrel or approved mobile application)
• Wrap around eye protection and ear protection
• Note-taking materials
• Weather-appropriate clothing, food, and hydration

Optional / Recommended Equipment

• Spotting scope or binoculars
• Laser rangefinder
• Cleaning kit and basic weapon tools
• Shooting Pack
• Knee Pads

Lodging onsite is available for $109/night per room.  There are 14 single-occupancy spaces that have private door entry, central kitchen and bathroom/shower shared with one other person.  There is also 8 additional single-occupancy rooms that come with a shared kitchen, and bathroom/shower facilities. Full kitchen and outdoor grills available.  Multiple other onsite lodging options available beyond the rooms listed above.  Lodging reservations contact Alex- [email protected] 

Food/drinks are not provided during this course.

Credit card payment is strongly recommended.  Last day to cancel and get your money back will be 10-26-26.  If paying by check, make checks payable to:  TTPOA and send them to PO Box 304, Burnet, Texas 78611 Make sure the check has a note saying, " Region 1 Sniper Tripod and Positional shooting."

Any information regarding this course or refunds reach out to Regional Director Drew Reyes.

[email protected]