Training Description:

Scroll down for course description, equipment needs, & schedule below for ADVANCED SNIPER.

Presented by Snipercraft in partnership with the OTOA, combining expertise for unmatched training excellence

The police sniper must be a dedicated student of their craft, constantly striving to improve their knowledge and skills. Gone are the days when a police officer could simply be handed a rifle, taught to shoot bullseyes, and labeled a "marksman." A true police sniper must be continually challenged to excel in their field. They must develop skills that prepare them mentally and physically for the demands of their role. Exposure to new ideas, tactics, and techniques is essential, as is an understanding of real-world experiences from other snipers.

This class provides access to all of that and more. The Police Sniper - Advanced Skills and Tactics Course is designed to take participants to "the next step" in their sniping education. This class builds upon the foundation established in the "Basic" course.

This course will include:

• High-stress marksmanship
• Advanced shooting positions and techniques
• Scouting missions
•  Integrated SWAT/sniper skills & team tactics
• Counter-sniper operations
• Movement skills
• Flash recognition
• New equipment
• Hide selection, construction, and management
• Case studies

This course will include a combination of classroom instruction, field exercises, and range training.

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Students enrolling in this course must have completed an introductory police sniper course or an equivalent foundational-level basic police sniper program before attendance.

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This course includes both physically and mentally demanding activities.

Participants are expected to be in above-average physical condition before attending.

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One requirement of this class is passing the Sniper Functional Fitness Test and the Snipercraft *qualification course of fire.

*Qualification course of fire is not available before the class.

 DOWNLOAD & PRINT THE SNIPER FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TEST

DOWNLOAD & PRINT THE EQUIPMENT LIST

Materials needed by students:

• Notebooks and pens
• SWAT callout uniform and equipment
• Sniper-grade rifle with scope and bipod (223 or better)
• Tripod and rifle mount
• 350 rounds of match-grade ammunition
• Gas mask
• Laptop computer and digital camera
• Sidearm and holster
• Hearing protection
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Cleaning equipment:

• One-piece cleaning rod bore guide
• Cotton patches
• Cleaning solvent (recommended: Butch’s Bore Shine)
• Strong copper solvent (recommended: Montana Extreme Copper Killer)

Hide Construction Kit:
You should be able to find all of these items at Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Walmart.

• Black Landscaping cloth
• Sheer black curtains, approx. 8 X 8 ft
• Off-white sheers or cheesecloth, approx. 8 X 8 ft
• Large black garbage bags
• A roll of Nylon Screen (sized to replace screen in a patio door)
• Duct tape
• Push pins
• Clothespins or large clamps

Suggested (optional) materials

• Elbow and knee pads (strongly recommended)
• Gloves
• Hat
• Rain gear
• Shooting mat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant
• First aid kit
• Camo paint
• Ghillie suit
• Load-bearing equipment Dragbag or Packmat Cooler for drinks and lunch

(Monday is the only full day of classroom, and the only day you will “break” for lunch.)

DOWNLOAD & PRINT THE EQUIPMENT LIST

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Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency.

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