Sniper Certification Course
This 5-day, 40-hour sniper course introductory course is a specialized training program designed for qualified law enforcement personnel. This course provides law enforcement marksmen with the skills to engage threat targets during high-stakes operations like hostage rescues or active shooter scenarios as well as to prepare individuals for the role of a Rifle Observer Marksman.
This course will build a solid foundation in utilizing a precision scoped weapon system in the role of a law enforcement sniper/observer. The course will familiarize officers with the nomenclature, function, operation of the scoped semi-automatic gas platform rifle or bolt rifle in support of law enforcement operations.
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
- Vehicle Hides | Commandeering Vehicles
- Residential Hides | Commandeering Residence & Terrain
- Roof top positions
- Cold bore and target analysis
- Range estimation
- Spotting
- Stress shooting
- Law Enforcement Qualification
Equipment List:
- Weapon System
- Precision Rifle: Must be capable of 1 MOA accuracy or better at 100 yards.
- Action: Bolt or semi-automatic.
- Caliber: Commonly limited to .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 5.56/.223. Heavy calibers like .300 WM, .338, or .50 Cal are typically prohibited.
- Optics:
- Magnified variable power scope (minimum 3×9 recommended) with external tactical turrets and a matching reticle (MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA).
- Ammunition:
- 750 rounds of factory match-grade or duty ammunition. Armor-piercing, tracer, or reloaded rounds are not allowed.
- Operational Gear:
- Sniper Kit: Data Book (DOPE), rangefinder, Calculator and notebook
- Observation: Binoculars and or spotting scope with tripod
- Carriage Bag: Backpack, range bag or drag bag
- Appropriate tactical clothing, uniform, BDU’s and combat shirt to support safe shooting off roof tops, hot surfaces and vehicles
- Kneed and elbow pads are recommended for various shooting positions
- Complete rifle cleaning kit, rods, solvents and oil
- A quality tri-pod, bipod, a rifle sling (shooting support type), and a rear stock bag/shot sock.
- Sling
- 3-4 magazines
- Ballistic Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
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