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Course detail: Sniper Basic through Guardian Training Solutions
Sniper Basic is a performance-based course designed to provide law enforcement officers with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to serve as precision rifle operators. Through classroom instruction, range exercises, fieldcraft activities, and scenario-based training, participants will develop proficiency in precision rifle marksmanship and the fundamental principles of law enforcement sniper operations.
The course emphasizes weapon-system competency, sound decision-making, operational readiness, and the practical application of sniper skills in law enforcement environments. Participants will receive instruction in rifle setup and zeroing, positional shooting, ballistics, range estimation, camouflage and surveillance, and low-light operations. Training is physically and mentally demanding but remains focused on developing relevant, job-related capabilities rather than military-style selection activities.
Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be prepared to apply these foundational skills within a law enforcement sniper team, subject to their agency's policies, selection requirements, and operational protocols.
Who Should Attend
Certified law enforcement officers who are preparing to serve as agency snipers or who need foundational training in precision rifle marksmanship and law enforcement sniper operations.
Core Competency
Participants will demonstrate the foundational marksmanship, fieldcraft, observation, ballistics, and decision-making skills necessary to operate a precision rifle safely, accurately, and effectively in support of law enforcement tactical operations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Configure, inspect, zero, and maintain a precision rifle and optic system.
- Explain fundamental principles of internal, external, and terminal ballistics.
- Construct stable, repeatable shooting positions appropriate for varied operational environments.
- Estimate distances and accurately engage targets at known and unknown ranges.
- Apply camouflage, concealment, observation, and surveillance techniques.
- Operate a precision rifle safely and effectively during low-light and nighttime conditions.
- Apply fundamental fieldcraft and sniper-operational principles during scenario-based exercises.
- Demonstrate the physical, technical, and cognitive competencies required by the course's performance standards.
Instructional Methods
- Classroom instruction and facilitated discussion
- Instructor demonstrations
- Hands-on range exercises
- Practical fieldcraft activities
- Scenario-based exercises
- Written and performance-based assessments
Course Requirements
This is a pass/fail course. Participants must be in appropriate physical and mental condition to safely participate in all phases of training. Successful completion requires participants to meet the established standards for:
- Physical fitness assessment
- Precision rifle qualification
- Written examination
- Required practical exercises
Participants who do not satisfy all course requirements will receive a certificate of participation but will not receive a certificate of completion or Guardian Training Solutions recognition as a law enforcement sniper.
Required Equipment
Participants must bring:
- Zeroed precision rifle capable of producing groups of 1 MOA or better; bolt-action or semiautomatic platforms are permitted
- Variable-power rifle scope with matching MIL or MOA turrets and reticle
- Minimum of 600 rounds of precision rifle ammunition
- Bonded-tip, armor-piercing, monolithic, steel-core, and reloaded ammunition are not permitted
- Eye and hearing protection
- Clothing and equipment appropriate for rain and hot or cold weather conditions
- Rifle-cleaning kit
- Any additional equipment normally carried or used during sniper operations
The following equipment is highly recommended:
- Rifle sling
- Shooting tripod
- Night-vision equipment, if issued
Training Location
Reno County Sheriff's Office Range
1314 S. Mohawk Road
Hutchinson, KS 67501
A training-location map and any additional reporting instructions will be provided to registered participants.
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