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Advanced Sniper Employment Course Description
Description:
The Advanced Sniper Employment Course is a 5-day (50 hour) class designed for SWAT/SRT Snipers. This course covers: long distance engagements, intro to high angle fire, advanced wind reading, hostage situations, alternate firing positions, low light/night engagements, loop-hole shooting, hide selection/setup, stalking techniques, target detection, equipment selection, Sniper selection, and team management.
Prerequisites:
Shooter MUST be active Law Enforcement serving on a SWAT/SRT team. Shooter MUST be proficient in using a Sniper Weapon System.
Course length:
5 Days - Approximately 9-11 hour days.
Equipment Requirements:
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Bolt or gas operated rifle capable of 1MOA of accuracy, with attached bipod.
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6x powered scope or better with turret adjustments of 1 MOA, ½ MOA, ¼ MOA, 0.1 MIL, or 0.2 MIL. Reticle MUST have measuring capabilities.
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Calculator
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Ballistic Calculator (Geo Ballistics app or independent device)
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Rear shooting support AKA “Rear Bag”
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Sling
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Hearing protection
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Eye protection
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Chamber flag
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Rifle Cleaning Kit
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Tripod with ball head and vice/mount
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Camouflage equipment and ”Ghillie suit”
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Binoculars
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Range Finder
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Recommended Equipment (Not Required):
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Chronograph – MagnetoSpeed is recommended.
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Spotting Scope
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Weather meter - Kestrel and Geo Ballistics are recommended.
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Weapon tool kit
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Rain gear
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Shooting mat
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Suppressor cover
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Round Count:
500 rounds of match grade duty ammunition. Recommended factory match grade ammunition companies are: PRIME, NEXUS, HORNADY, and FEDERAL.
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Cost:
Call for pricing and location.
Weapon and Equipment rentals available,
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be done 4 weeks in advance to the class date to receive a full refund. Last minute cancellations will be refunded in its entirety if the slot is filled, otherwise shooter will not recieve a refund.