Tactical Sniper (Level 1, Level 2)

Course Description

When the success of an entire mission depends on one or a few crack marksmen, pinpoint accuracy is absolutely essential. An intense advanced course focused on upgrading individual skills and proficiencies with long rifle. This course exceeds normal law enforcement standards. The class is not just about marksmanship, but how to maximize the sniper’s ability to act as both an individual and team member within a tactical operation.

The demanding Level 2 course is focused on increasing speed and accuracy from various distances, skill refinement and response to active scenarios based on real world events.

Subject Areas

• Principles of sharp shooting
• Loading techniques
• Optics use
• Intelligence gathering and distribution
• Night / adverse light shooting
• Calculation of distance with and without range finders
• Selective shooting and target discrimination
• Unexpected situations response
• Urban obstacle course
• Hostile fire and drills

Gear and Ammo requirements

• Handgun + long rifle
• Three magazines per weapon
• Sniper rifle + 100 rounds
• Bipod
• Scope
• Night vision
• Holsters: fast draw holster & pouch or duty rig
• Ammunition – 100 rounds per day for each firearm
• Eye/ear protection (goggles for intervention)
• Binoculars
• Log book
• Pencils
• Sniper mat
• Helmet