16-Hour Urban Sniper Course

This POST-approved 16-hour course was designed to help the experienced sniper develop advanced skill sets over a condensed two-day format. There is no classroom time in this course; it takes place exclusively on the range. The following topics will be covered:

Examination of point blank range and POI shifts inside 100 yards

Improvised position development

Simulated hostage rescue shooting

Loophole shooting techniques

Radio communications with other long rifle elements

Delivering coordinated / simultaneous shots

Construction and occupation of interior and vehicle hides

Shooting from actual hide positions

Use of force decision making with simulations

Tripod shooting techniques

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

Lunch and water (no food available at range)

Scoped rifle capable of shooting a 1" group at 100 yards

Extra magazines

Factory match-grade ammunition (300 rounds)

Secondary ammunition (if assigned)

Rifle data book

All deployment gear (pack, LBE, armor, etc.)

Eye and ear protection

Cold / inclement weather gear

Cleaning materials

Spotting scope (if you have one)

Hide materials (if you have them)

Tripod (if assigned) - tripods available for use at training site

Note taking materials

Sunscreen

Water

Course schedule:

Day 1: 0800-1700

Day 2: 0800-1700

Course location:

Porterville PD Training Range

12800 Road 216

Porterville, CA

Recommended Lodging:

Holiday Inn Express

840 S. Jaye St

Porterville, CA 93257

Phone: 559-782-1200