Duration:
7 Days (60+ Hours)
AMMUNITION:
1400 Rounds (Match Ammo)
PRICE:
$1800
DESCRIPTION
The Ridgeline Urban Sniper Course is designed for the Law Enforcement Officer who has been designated or chosen by their Agency to be responsible for the application of precision fires and tactical reconnaissance during critical incidents. This class was built to support students who have not been to a sniper course or whose previous course did not enable confident engagement out to 600 yards. Our seven-day, 60+ hour course develops the fundamentals of the multi-mission skill set required for today’s police sniper as a member of a tactical team.
Graduates of this course will be able to make immediate incapacitation shots from 0-125 yards with a 99% hit probability (visible light conditions and from any position).
Graduates of this course will be able to make non-instantaneous incapacitation shots from 0-300 yards with a 90% hit probability (visible light conditions and from any position).
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PREREQUISITE / NEXT COURSE:
Must be ACTIVE Law Enforcement Officer, Military Personnel, or credentialed Government Contractor. Should be a graduate of a Basic SWAT course.
Subjects Covered:
- Sniper Overview
- Sniper employment
- Sniper task org
- Sniper national standards
- Use of force decision making
- Employment concepts
- Sustainment training program
- Equipment procurement options
- Individual equipment setup
- Line 1
- Line 2
- Line 3
- Sniper marksmanship package
- Sniper weapon systems
- How to setup and fit a rifle
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Scope theory
- Angular units of measure
- How to establish a zero
- Methods of estimating range
- How to call and correct for wind
- Data collection/Validation (0-600y)
- Cold bore theory
- Supported alternate positions
- Tripods
- Barricades
- Real-World props
- An introduction to ballistics
- Terminal ballistics
- Demo/Barrier shoot
- Command fire
- Simultaneous shots
- Maintain a sniper weapon system
- Maintain a data book
- Clip-on night vision devices
- Firing while wearing CBRN equipment
- High-Angle considerations
- Sniper field craft package
- The principles of observation
- Crisis site sssessment
- Camouflage theory/techniques
- Individual movement techniques
- Establish final firing positions
- Rural operations
- Urban operations
- Vehicle operations
Equipment List:
FIREARM REQUIREMENTS:
- Precision Scoped Rifle capable of 1 MOA or better (min Cal .223)
- Rifle Scope with external elevation and windage adjustments (Minimum 10x magnification/mil-based & illuminated reticle preferred)
- Polarizing Filter for Scope Lens
- 2 Point Sling – we recommend the Ridgeline HOG Leash Sling
- Bipod (Harris BRM-S 9″-13″ or similar)
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT:
- Rifle Magazine Pouches (Belt Mounted, Plate Carrier, Chest Rig)
- Small Rear Bag
- Barricade Support Bag
- Laser Range Finder
- Tripod with Rifle Rest
- Assault Pack for carrying all equipment
- Individual Equipment (i.e. Plate Carrier, Chest Rig, Belt, etc.)
- Binoculars
- Weather Appropriate Clothing/Gloves (Cold, Rain, Mud)
- Compact Ghillie Hood
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Rifle Cleaning Gear
- Rifle/Optic Tools
- Smart Phone/Ballistic Solver
- APR/Gas Mask (if issued)
- Note Taking Material
The Following Items are ALLOWED and/or RECOMMENDED
Any other items such as, but not limited to; spotting scopes, shooting mats, kestrels, etc. are welcome.
NICE TO HAVES:
- Knee Pads
- Barricade bag (recommend Schmedium Waxed Game Changer-heavy or lite fill)
- Clip-On Night Vision with IR laser/Illuminator (if issued)
- Sun Block
- Chapstick
- Insect Repellent
- Handwarmers
- Cooler with drinks
- Lunch/Snacks
- Camp Chair/Stool
