Corey Eliasson

Corey Eliasson is a former USMC Scout Sniper and Vortex Edge instructor who specializes in long-range precision rifle, bringing real-world combat, contractor, and competition experience into structured training programs.

Corey Eliasson

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Updated:
Mar 2026

Corey Eliasson is a former U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, where he conducted sniper operations in Iraq supporting infantry movements, overwatch, and high-value target engagements. Following his military service, he worked as a Designated Defensive Marksman and security contractor, supporting U.S. Embassy operations in Kabul and conducting counter-sniper, surveillance, and protective missions across Iraq and Afghanistan.

Today, Corey serves as a firearms instructor at Vortex Edge and is a founding partner of the Marksmanship Training Center (MTC) in Michigan, a dedicated long-range training facility. His instruction spans precision rifle, carbine, pistol, and night vision applications, with a primary focus on long-range shooting systems, equipment efficiency, and practical application.

Known for blending combat-proven experience with modern precision rifle techniques, Corey helps shooters understand not just how to shoot, but how to build and run complete systems effectively. Trusted by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters pursuing long-range performance.

courses

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Intro to Long Range

Build a solid long-range foundation with guided rifle setup, zeroing, and ballistic fundamentals in a controlled 100-yard training environment.

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Long Range 1

Build real long-range capability with fundamentals, ballistic data, and prone shooting engagements out to 1,000 yards.

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Long Range 2

Advance your long-range skillset with wind reading, ballistic refinement, and team-based engagements out to 1,000 yards.

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Long Range 3

Apply advanced long-range skills in dynamic, timed shooting scenarios that test accuracy, speed, and decision-making out to 1,000 yards.

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Hunter Marksmanship

Improve ethical hunting performance through practical marksmanship, ballistic understanding, and field-shooting skills out to 500 yards.

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Intro to Reloading

Learn to safely build precision rifle ammunition and validate your loads with live-fire testing on a controlled 100-yard range.

training schools

Vortex Edge
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4 Vortex Drive, Barneveld, WI 53507

Vortex Edge

Vortex Edge, operated by Vortex Optics in Wisconsin, delivers structured multi-discipline firearms training from beginner to advanced, including long-range precision rifle instruction to 1,000 yards.

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Vortex Optics
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skills

Prior Military Sniper Experience
Military Instructor
Tactical Skills Expert
Tactical Shooting Expert
Hunting Shooting Expert

address

4 Vortex Drive, Barneveld, WI 53507

contact

(844) 999‑3343

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