Firearms

Training Name:	Firearms
Course Name:	Basic Sniper
Dates:	03/22/2027 - 03/26/2027
Venue:	Waco Police Department Firing Range Waco, Texas 76708
Price:	$500
Instructors:	Waco PD SWAT

Course Description:

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

Registration/Payment Instructions:

You must register as a member for any TTPOA course ($30 for one year individual membership)

Credit card payment is strongly recommended. Payment is due by Maarch 1, 2027 or you could be removed from the class if there are students on the waitlist.

Inquiries regarding the course, payment or other questions can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]

Mail checks to:

TTPOA

Att: Basic Sniper Reg 8

PO Box 304

Burnet, TX 78611

*Please make checks payable to "TTPOA"

NO MEALS PROVIDED

Recommended hotel with special rate for TTPOA / $105.00 a night at Home 2 Suites at 2500 Bagby Ave. Waco, Texas 76706

Guests can either call in directly at 254-752-4400 and ask for the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Rate, they can book through the Hilton Honors app using the Company Code: 0003136354, or they can book the Booking Link below. If it won't open just copy and paste it in your browser.

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ACTHTHT&corporateCode=0003136354,

Training Description:

TTPOA believes in bringing in some of the best instructors in the country to share their knowledge and experience. If you have requests for a specific instructor or course, contact your Regional Director.