Basic Sniper Operations

BASIC SNIPER OPERATIONS

5-Day Course • 35 Minnesota POST credits

This course is designed exclusively for current law enforcement officers and prepares students to effectively perform in the role of a sniper on a law enforcement special operations team. Students will develop the ability to engage threats with precision rifle fire and advise commanders on sniper capabilities within a mission.

The training emphasizes marksmanship fundamentals, ballistics, movement and concealment, and the operational responsibilities of the police sniper. Students will demonstrate proficiency in grouping and zeroing, engaging targets at extended distances, and constructing hide sites in both urban and rural environments. By the end of the course, officers will possess the critical skills to operate safely and effectively in high-risk situations.

Course Objectives

  • Perform proper storage, maintenance, and care of a precision rifle
  • Understand legal circumstances that justify police use of deadly force
  • Demonstrate safe and effective use of precision rifles and sniper gear
  • Understand external ballistics and environmental effects on shots
  • Group and zero rifles, engaging targets out to 600 yards/meters
  • Move undetected using camouflage, cover, and concealment
  • Select firing/observation positions and construct hide sites

Proficiency Testing

  • Group, zero, and build a ballistic table for assigned rifle and ammunition
  • Apply fundamentals of marksmanship to targets from close range to 600 yards
  • Move undetected under observation and refine urban/rural hide sites

Required Equipment

  • Sniper rifle with magnified optic and 400 rounds of match-grade ammunition
  • Bipod and rear bag/sand sock
  • Binoculars or monocular
  • Rifle drag bag and cleaning kit
  • Note taking materials/DOPE book and calculator
  • Hearing protection
  • Tactical kit (battle-belt, vest, chest rig, etc.)
  • Weather-appropriate uniforms and gear
  • Water source, sunscreen, and hat

Optional (Recommended)

  • Spotting scope
  • Laser rangefinder
  • Tripod with rifle support (HOG Saddle)
  • Ghillie suit
  • Weather meter (Kestrel)

Featured Instructors

Jeff Liebl and JT

Testimonials

“Best course I have attended since I can remember.”
“I feel like this course gave me the skills to be confident in not just making contact, but confident
in controlling a subject.  The teaching model is also very simple to remember.  Great job guys!”

-James Comings, Minnetonka Police Department SWAT

“Better instructors than I’ve seen anywhere.”
“Great presentation skills.  Made the course interesting and fun.  Very realistic course material.”
“Very usable techniques!”

-Dan Swanson, Rochester Police Department SWAT

“Top level instructors.  Highly recommended, here to help you.  What I liked most about the
course overall was the atmosphere, learning how to teach, and the realistic tactics.”

-Tyler Martin, Washington County Sheriff's Office SWAT

“The instructors were very approachable, knowledgeable, and friendly.”
“What I liked most about the training was that most things use major motor functions and have minimal moves.”

-Andy Trupe, Champlin Police Department
“The instructors were excellent, superior to other trainings.”
“Every technique I learned can be used on the street with high success.”
-Dustin Fleck, New Ulm Police Department

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