Basic Sniper Training Course

Our 5-day Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Certification is a specialized training program designed to equip law enforcement officers with the skills necessary to serve as snipers in high-stakes missions. This certification focuses on a wide range of topics, ensuring that snipers can effectively contribute to the success of law enforcement operations.

The curriculum of the Basic Sniper Certification program covers a wide range of essential topics, including marksmanship fundamentals, ballistics, observation techniques, long-range, building positions, and low-light deployment. Participants undergo intensive training in using specialized sniper rifles and optics, learning to operate in various environmental conditions and scenarios.

  • Sniper mindset
  • Basic ballistics/ballistic calculators/DOPE cards
  • In-depth fundamentals
  • Troubleshooting your equipment
  • Precise shooting with obstacles and moving targets from variable distances out to 100 yards
  • Gather DOPE from 100 to 400 yards
  • Shooting from unconventional positions and platforms
  • Target detection, observation, and reporting exercises
  • Reticle range estimation
  • Angle shooting
  • Low light familiarization
  • Moving targets
  • Gas mask shooting
  • Eye and ear protection
  • High powered rifle with scope and bipod
  • 500 rounds of match grade ammunition
  • Scope manual
  • Appropriate outdoor clothing, duty gear and deployment gear
  • Shooting mat and sand sock
  • Gas mask

Must possess current Law Enforcement Credentials.

Tekamah, NE – May 13-17, 2024
Richwood, WV - June 17-21, 2024
Tekamah, NE – September 9-13, 2024

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Student Testimonials

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

88 Tactical’s Basic Sniper course is an extremely well-thought-out class that prepares a newly selected police sniper to return to his team with an understanding of his new role as a sniper. The class covers the fundamentals of marksmanship and the basics of all the other tasks required in this job 95% of the time during a callout or warrant execution. It lays the foundation for safe and effective operations as a member of a SWAT sniper team. I highly recommend this course if you want to get a new member or are experienced and want a fresh take and some new material.
Officer CullenStudent