Est. 1984
2027 TTPOA Pirkle Sniper Challenge
Overview
The 2027 TTPOA Pirkle Sniper Challenge is an annual skill-building competition for law enforcement and military snipers, honoring the legacy of LE sniper training pioneer Sergeant Kelley Pirkle.
It's open to 2-person sniper teams, both members acting as snipers with precision rifle (no dedicated spotter role).
This two-day event is physically demanding, with courses of fire involving realistic scenarios, varied distances, precision shooting under stress, multi-position shots and team communication challenges. It's suitable for both novice and veteran teams.
We at TTPOA encourage teamwork and professional networking. Only certified law enforcement, federal LE, reserves, or active military personnel qualify—full membership details are on the TTPOA site.
VENDORS: There will be no vendor show on site for this Challenge, however there are levels of sponsorship available to highlight your company and products to show our community/supporters. See below for more info.
Updated Competition Rules 26.5
Key Details
Information
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 1300–1600 | Early check-in and optional zero confirmation |
| Friday, February 26, 2027 | 0700 | Competitor check-in/reporting |
| 0715 | Mandatory competitor and safety briefing | |
| 0800 | Competition begins | |
| Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 0800 | Competition resumes |
| Approximately 1400 | Awards |
Gear A finalized competitor packet, including the required gear list and confirmed ammunition count, will be sent to registered teams 30 days before Thursday check-in. For now, plan on 150–200 rounds of precision-rifle ammunition per shooter.
Location McGloin Ranch Training Facility, Mathis, TX
Cost $300 per team (New out-of-state teams entry fees will be waived)
Team Requirements- 2 certified snipers with precision rifles
TTPOA Memembership required for registration. NOT a TTPOA memeber, then you must create TTPOA account to register
Host Hotel TBD
Hotel questions contact [email protected]
Vendors For Title/Event sponsorship, utilize the vendor link
Sponsorships/Prize Table Contact info/questions Eric King [email protected]
Contact Sean Harris [email protected] or [email protected] for questions, registration issues.