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.

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
• Weapon fitting
• LE Sniper mission
• 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 early 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
• Wind meter
• Tripod
• Binos/spotting scope
• Night vision/IR if available
• Folding chair
• Sniper pack or drag bag.
• Match grade ammo: 750 rounds (No armor piercing or tracer ammo)
• bug spray
• sunscreen
• shooting mat
• Gas Mask