40 hour - Law Enforcement, DOW, and Certified Personal Protection Officers 

Pre-requisite Basic Sniper, DDM, or Precision Rifle Certification

Topics:

Sniper Team (Spotter / Shooter Combo)

Surveillance

Communications

Precision Rifle

Positioning

Hide Sites

Mapping and Plotting

Ranging and Distance Estimation

Load out

Target Acquisitions

Optics (Thermal / Night Vision)

Students will learn to build stable and repeatable shooting positions using tripods, barricades, vehicles, rooftops, elevated structures, and other improvised support systems commonly encountered during law enforcement operations. Training emphasizes rapid problem-solving, time management, target discrimination, and the disciplined application of precision fire while working under realistic operational constraints.

STUDENT MATERIALS: 

1.       Handgun – A Law Enforcement/Security Duty Style Firearm 

2.       Rifle – A Law Enforcement/Security Duty Style sniper rifle 

3.       Quality scope with adjustable turrets and MIL or MOA reticle (min 10x magnification)

4.       Bipod

5.       Tripod

6.       Spotting scope or binoculars

7.       Rear Bag

8.       Calculator/Ballistic Calculator

9.       Holster, Duty Belt, Magazine/Speed loader Pouches (Holster must be duty-type, strong-side draw, equipped with a retention system and secured to the duty belt. Thigh Rigs are accepted if you plan to carry on duty.)

10.   Holster and Magazine Pouch for Concealed Carry Plain Clothes Operations

11.   Pistol Ammunition – 250 rounds of Full Metal Jackets factory load, non-steel

12.   Rifle Ammunition – 500 rounds of Full Metal Jackets factory load, non-steel

13.  Appropriate Clothing - Students should bring appropriate clothing to participate in the range exercises consistent with prevailing weather conditions. Range exercises will be conducted in inclement weather unless a safety hazard exists.

14.  Cleaning Equipment – For your firearm, will be inspected for service ability

15.   Pen, pencil, highlighter

16.   Rifle data book or notebook

Instructor: Mike Richards / bio 

Recently retired after 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. Coast Guard, specializing in counterterrorism operations. Served with elite counter-terrorism units, initially as a Direct-Action Section (DAS) Operator/ Troop Leader, supporting overseas missions and national security events within the U.S. as part of a quick reaction force.

For the past 6 years, served as the Sniper/Reconnaissance Team Leader at Maritime Security Response Team-East (MSRT-East), leading critical over-watch and counter-sniper operations. Provided advanced reconnaissance in support of counter-drug missions, anti-human trafficking operations, plain clothes collections, and close target surveillance—both domestically and abroad—for various U.S. government agencies.

He is passionately committed to teaching, developing and refining the skills and mindset needed to operate decisively and effectively in high-risk, dynamic situations.

Qualifications: Close Quarter Combat Instructor, Advanced Marksmanship Instructor, Long Range Shooting and Reconnaissance.

The Ranch offers lodging and 3 meals a day for a limited number of students. If you would like to stay at the training facililty and have all meals provided use this link to pay for that separetly. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3Q9GTQNTLDX5J

Any questions can be forwarded to Jeff Kranz at [email protected]

Please DO NOT register for this class until you have approval due to people signing up and then not getting approved and taking up open spots for students that are approved. 

Credit card payment is strongly recommended.  The last day to cancel and get your money back will be 30 days from the first day of class.  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/ Reconnaissance/Overwatch January Class

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.