Jeff Chang

Jeff Chang is a Marine Corps veteran, retired SWAT sniper TL, and firearms instructor with over 30 years in law enforcement. He leads advanced sniper, low-light, and long-range courses through Standing Offhand.

Jeff Chang

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Jeff Chang is a career law enforcement officer and seasoned military veteran who brings over thirty years of tactical experience to his instruction. He has served as a police officer in three major cities—including Los Angeles and Fort Wayne—culminating in a long-standing role with the largest metropolitan agency in the Southwest. Jeff spent 12 years in law enforcement as a SWAT sniper and sniper team leader, developing deep expertise in tactical precision shooting and urban operations.

Parallel to his law enforcement service, Jeff completed multiple enlistments with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, holding roles from Artillery Operations Chief to Platoon Sergeant to Scout/Sniper. He deployed to Iraq during OIF 2-2 and later served in private security, conducting sniper overwatch on high-threat diplomatic missions.

Jeff currently teaches firearms at Arizona’s largest police academy and continues to teach through his companies, Dead Drift Consulting and Standing Offhand. He co-chaired the Arizona Tactical Officers Association Sniper SME Committee for nine years and has developed sniper evaluation and selection programs for U.S. and foreign units.

Standing Offhand courses include:

  • LE Sniper Basic Course (5-Day)
  • Solving the Wee Hours – Night/Low Light Sniper Ops (2-Day)
  • Vehicle Hide Course (2-Day)
  • Joshua Clark Advanced Long Range Clinic (5-Day)

Jeff is committed to improving the survivability and effectiveness of modern law enforcement snipers. His teaching style combines realism, mission focus, and decades of operational insight—earning him respect across tactical and long-range shooting communities.

Trusted by SWAT teams, LE agencies, and military partners nationwide.

courses

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Arizona

Joshua Clark Advanced Long Range Clinic

This five-day field-based sniper clinic delivers raw, immersive long-range training in a remote desert environment. Expect advanced fieldcraft, wind-driven engagements, and real-world team problem-solving—ideal for LE/MIL snipers ready to train where comfort ends.

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Arizona

CLAGETT SNIPER TEAM LEADER COURSE

This 3-day leadership course prepares experienced LE snipers to build, mentor, and manage sniper teams. Focused on team structure, equipment acquisition, and agency advocacy—ideal for those stepping into instructor or command-level sniper roles.

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Arizona

VEHICLE HIDE COURSE

Learn to build and operate from concealed vehicle hides in this 2-day course for LE snipers. Improve mobility, concealment, and overwatch capability with field-proven tactics using SUVs or trucks for real-world deployments.

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Arizona

SOLVING THE WEE HOURS

This 2-night course trains LE snipers in night vision deployment, IR integration, and low-light tactics. Build confidence and proficiency with CNVD systems, sharpen decision-making, and validate gear for high-stakes nighttime operations.

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Arizona

LE Sniper Basic Course

Built for officers stepping into the sniper role, this 5-day course delivers real-world readiness—not just quals. Learn tactical marksmanship, mission planning, and critical thinking to perform overwatch, warrant support, and surveillance from day one.

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Arizona

LE Sniper Instructor Course

This 5-day, 50-hour course certifies experienced LE snipers to become instructors, emphasizing advanced ballistics, instructional methods, and SME-level leadership. Ideal for building department training programs and mentoring the next generation of police snipers.

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Standing Off Hand
Queen Creek AZ 85142

Standing Off Hand

Standing Offhand delivers LE—and MIL-grade sniper training led by combat-proven veterans. Based in Arizona, its mobile team delivers elite, no-BS instruction nationwide.

skills

Prior Military Sniper Experience
Military Instructor
Prior Law Enforcement Sniper Experience
Law Enforcement Instructor

address

Queen Creek AZ 85142

contact

(480) 298-9418

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