SNIPERCRAFT

Description

In our intense 3-day SniperCraft course, students will be exposed to the skills and mentality of a military sniper/counter sniper.

You’ll learn shooting fundamentals, such as ballistics, wind calls, environmental factors, and range finding, plus sectors of fire, sniper engagement sequences, 2-man operations and unit ops, and other tactics and techniques straight from the frontlines of the war on terror. We will conduct training in camouflage considerations and ghillie suit construction, choosing an FFP (Final Firing Position) also known as a “snipers hide,” stalking techniques and movements, and much, much more.

We will visit “lessons learned” in our counter sniper portion learning from knowledge, experience, and historical accounts. You will work in a team learning how to detect and announce target indicators, decide engagement priorities, and sterilize FFPs. Field sketches and range cards will be completed as well as FFP drills and object searches.

Taught by experienced instructors who have served on the front lines, this intensive course will train you how to think, operate, and shoot in the same way as our military’s best.

This course is physically demanding. Students will utilize Ghillie Suits and will be expected to use all modes of sniper movement under observation.

Duration:

This course held over a consecutive 3-day period from 0800 to 1700 hours each day (e.g. full days, Thursday through Sunday). If you are coming in from out of the area, see our FAQs page for more information on travel and lodging arrangements.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for this course are our LRP 1 or 2 or a certificate of completion from another reputable instructor/school. Since we will be doing live fire stalks, we need to be confident in your abilities with a precision rifle.

What you’ll learn

The principles of accuracy and fundamentals of marksmanship
Shot group analysis
Rifle set-up and maintenance
Understanding and applying ballistics
Range estimation and field sketching
How to modify DOPE for varying environmental conditions
To balance speed and accuracy
How to use a ballistic computer

What you need to bring

Rifle: High power bolt action rifle (6mm – 30 cal) or accurized semi-auto, sling and bipod. 5.56 SPR-style rifle is acceptable. Rental guns are available for an additional charge.
Quality tactical scope with mildot or range estimation reticle and externally adjustable turrets (e.g. Nightforce ATCAR or NXS, Athlon, Vortex, Leupold Mk4, Nikon Tactical, Swarovski, Zeiss, SWFA, etc.).
Your scope must have externally adjustable turrets in order for you to participate in this class. (Click here to learn more about externally adjusted scope turrets on our blog article.)
Bring your owner’s manual.
Minimum 80 rounds of match-grade ammunition per day. (77 gr strongly recommended for 5.56 SPRs)
Cleaning kit
Rugged, comfortable clothing, suitable for all weather conditions. We will shoot in any and all weather.
Small “go bag” or ruck sack that will be with you at all times. Your bag should have binoculars, water, snacks, elbow pads, knee pads, and ammo for the task.
A shooting or exercise mat; anything that can be rolled up and moved with you.
Ear & eye protection, sunscreen, and a brimmed hat (like a boonie).
Lunch, snack food, and water.
A small calculator.
Note-taking material, including notepad, pencil, and Sharpie.
Optional items: iPad or smartphone, belt magazine carriers; rifle cover (shemagh or towel); range finder; Camelback.
This course is significantly more physically demanding than our Long-range Precision courses. Applicants should be physically capable of hiking several miles per day carrying 20 pounds of gear, and crawling 50+ yards in 90+ degree temperatures (commonly seen in our May and August classes). Please talk with us ahead of time if you have questions, physical disabilities, or conditions that may limit your activity.

SniperCraft Schedule
Register for the dates that work best for you using the drop-down menu above.

Additional information

Dates	June 5,6,7 2021, November 5,6,7 2021