James Ferguson is a retired law enforcement sergeant and SWAT sniper team leader with 30 years of service, delivering advanced firearms and tactical training backed by decades of operational and instructional experience.
James Ferguson is a retired Mesquite Police Department sergeant and Director of Training with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 24 years on SWAT and 23 years as an operational sniper. He served as Sniper Team Leader and later supervised sniper operations, planning and executing high-risk tactical missions.
As a full-time Range Master, Ferguson managed firearms training for a 230-officer department, covering pistol, patrol rifle, MP5, shotgun, and sniper systems, as well as active shooter and tactical response programs. He later served as Training Sergeant, TCOLE Training Coordinator, and BPOC Academy Supervisor, overseeing department-wide training standards and development.
A former U.S. Marine Corps Field Radio Operator, Ferguson brings over two decades of instructional experience across law enforcement and contract training environments.
Known for structured, mission-driven instruction, he delivers practical, real-world training for law enforcement and serious shooters alike.
Build a solid precision rifle foundation covering setup, ballistics, and communication, with live-fire validation out to distance.
Advance beyond fundamentals with positional shooting, tripod use, and unknown distance engagements using reticle-based ranging and wind calls.
Learn to run a scoped carbine from CQB distances to 600 yards using reticle-driven engagements and precision-based shooting methods.
A 5-day law enforcement sniper course covering deployment skills, fieldcraft, and engagements from CQB distance to 1,000 yards.
An intermediate sniper course focused on data refinement, urban operations, and shooting in full kit under realistic conditions.
XMTG Firearms Training Academy is a Texas-based sniper and firearms school delivering LE/military-driven precision rifle, carbine, and handgun training with selective civilian access.
