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:

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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

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

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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

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Course schedule:

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Day 1: 0800-1700

Day 2: 0800-1700

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Course location:  

3270 Gilardi Road, San Luis Obispo CA (Day 1)

Camp San Luis Obispo (Day 2)

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Recommended Lodging:

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Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo

333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Phone:  805-549-0800

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