Snipercraft NW Sniper Competition & Modern Sniper Class 2026

The WSTOA 2026 Conference Sniper Block runs March 24–26, 2026, at the Richland Police Department Range Facility in Richland, Washington. Hosted under the Washington State Tactical Officers Association, this 24-hour training block is restricted to active-duty law enforcement snipers.

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Snipercraft Northwest delivers the block in partnership with Modern Day Sniper. Tuesday focuses on adaptive and alternate position shooting instruction, followed by a two-day WSTOA sniper competition on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Key Details:

• Police sniper–specific courses of fire based on real incidents
• 8 total stages over two days (4 per day), scored individually
• Engagement distances from 50–500 yards; rangefinders permitted
• No warm-ups or zero confirmation; rifles must arrive zeroed.
• Mandatory equipment check; missing gear disqualifies participation
• Required gear includes a duty rifle, a tripod, a gas mask, a pistol, and 300 rounds.

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Shooter Insight:

This is scored training, not a casual match; expect strict gear enforcement and immediate performance pressure with no sight-in buffer.