Advanced Sniper Training Course

The modern-day sniper’s role is now being used for any mission that requires precision in any environment.  Snipers are being tasked to secure arenas, stadiums, large outdoor venues, engaging at longer distances, deploying against heavily armed attackers, and night operations. As missions change from basic prone bipod shooting to ultra-stable tripod platforms to gain superior precision, advanced sniper training is required.

The 3-day advanced sniper training course is designed to take precision shots from unconventional positions utilizing tripods out to 400 yards.  The student will learn how to build a stable final firing position when deploying a tripod, barricade, or unconventional support. Officers will learn the criteria for selecting and building a hide site and fire from various hide sites and positions.  Students will learn their ballistic performances and the limitations of their duty ammunition.   Upon completion, students will be required to successfully pass the qualification.

  • Tripod utilization
  • Moving targets
  • Hide selection
  • Shooting from urban/rural and vehicle hides
  • Low and No light
  • Shooting through various mediums
  • Ballistic demonstrations
  • Ballistic calculators
  • Equipment selection
  • Gas mask shooting
  • Rifle equipped with a scope with adjustable turrets capable of 1 MOA or less
  • Bipod
  • Adjustable sling
  • 400 rounds of match grade ammo
  • Rear bag
  • Riggers belt
  • Tripod (if you have one)
  • Flashlight
  • Chem sticks
  • Backpack
  • Binoculars/spotting scope
  • Note taking materials
  • Gas mask

Must possess current Law Enforcement Credentials and show proof of Basic Sniper Certification.

Tekamah, NE - May 21-23, 2024
Trenton, OH - June 10-12, 2024
Tekamah, NE - October 2-4, 2024

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Student Testimonials

See what students of our Advanced Sniper course have to say about their training experience!

I took 88 Tactical’s Advanced Sniper course this past spring. This class builds on the material taught in the basic course and really hones the individual’s skill sets. The course is heavy on tripod usage and techniques that can be applied regardless of the quality of the tripod you have. The instructor cadre also has several other tripods you can try and experience. In addition to extensive tripod work, this course puts some commonly held misconceptions to the test to prove or disprove myths of the precision rifle. The Advanced Sniper course is an excellent class to refine a current or veteran sniper’s skill set and possibly add new skills if you’ve never used a tripod for shooting. I highly recommend adding this class to your list of necessary training.
Cullen K.Student