Precision rifle/Sniper II

Precision rifle/Sniper II

Outline: The course is designed for personnel with prior experience with a scoped weapon, and is a combination of classroom theory, practical field and live fire applications. It will give the student shooter a solid foundation of advanced precision rifle/sniper skills.

Prerequisite: Basic/entry level Precision rifle/Sniper course (private, law enforcement, or, military). Prior to taking this course, the student is expected to be able to set up and zero their weapons with minimal supervision.

Introduction: This course picks up where our basic/entry level precision rifle/sniper course ends, and will take a basic precision rifle shooter/sniper/marksman to their next skill set level. After a review of the technical & field-craft elements of basic/entry level precision rifle/sniping, the course will move into advanced sniping techniques by focusing on longer range engagements, as well as field-craft in both urban and rural settings. We’ve designed the challenging course of fire to develop advanced precision rifle/sniper tactics and to provide an opportunity to shoot in scenarios developed to challenge the student sniper’s field-craft & marksmanship skills.

Aim: The goal of this course is to give the successful graduate the necessary tools to be an effective sniper in all conditions from a Law Enforcement or Military perspective.

Topics:

Marksmanship principles

Using an Anemometer & wind correction

Sniper log book & range card

Spotting

Judging distance

Rural operations

Urban operations

Camouflage and concealment field-craft

Low Light applications

Unknown distance shooting applications

Synchronized shooting

Team planning & mission execution

Requirements: Ear and eye protection; Sniper Weapon System (bolt action or semi-auto, .308 or ..338 Lapua are recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticule/reticle pattern is recommended); 400rds match-grade ammunition; a bipod mount for the weapon (Harris is recommended); 2 point sling (Ares Huskey Amentum Slider Sling is recommended); tripod mounted spotting scope (w/ variable zoom settings & a reticle pattern is recommended); Binoculars; shooters mat for prone position shooting; shooting bag/bean bag; drag bag; anemometer (Kestrel 3000 or equivalent recommended); Mildot Master® (or other equivalent device/calculator); appropriate weapon cleaning kit; backpack or equipment bag; range clothing appropriate to the season (including rain gear – we shoot rain or shine); flashlight w/red filter; Ghillie suit; camouflage face paint; Night vision system (weapon mounted night vision device for the shooter & head mounted or tripod mounted night vision for the spotter); sunscreen; insect repellant; knee and elbow pads (optional); water bottle or hydration device; and, an open mind.

Maximum students: 6

Cost: $1500. per person for 12+ hour day

**Note: All class formats subject to change. © Defensive Shooting Instructors, Inc.  2011