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.
Host a Class
If your agency is interested in hosting a class, please contact Aaron Guzman at 507-884-5193 or aguzman@88tactical.com.
Ask how your agency can receive a FREE slot.
Student Testimonials
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