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Mark Lang
Mark Lang, retired Dallas SWAT sniper and Director of Sniper Training at Tacflow Academy, leads cutting-edge programs in public venue protection, extensive caliber rifle use, and law enforcement sniper operations.
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Mark Lang is a nationally recognized sniper instructor and retired law enforcement professional with over 30 years of service in the Dallas Police Department, including 23 years on Dallas SWAT. As the Director of Sniper Training for Tacflow Academy, Mark oversees developing and delivering specialized sniper programs for law enforcement, military, and civilian students.
He was an original member of the elite Craft International Training Team until its closure in 2015. He has since continued to shape the future of law enforcement sniper deployment. Mark is a contributing author to several tactical publications, including _NTOA's Tactical Edge_, _Officer.com_, and the _International Association of Venue Managers_ journal. He serves as Region 6 Director of the American Sniper Association. He is a member of the NTOA Sniper Section committee.
Mark's courses emphasize the unique challenges of public venue protection, with a strong focus on proactive SWAT sniper deployment in soft target environments. His instructional philosophy centers on communication, professionalism, and pushing the sniper community to evolve with modern threats.
- Signature Courses Include:
- Police Sniper Response to a Public Venue
- SWAT Response to a Public Venue
- Large Caliber Rifle (Civilian & LE)
- Aerial Platform Sniper Operations
- Public Venue Protection (Military Units)
Mark Lang is trusted across the U.S. for developing high-level sniper doctrine, especially for law enforcement teams operating in high-profile or high-risk public settings.
courses
Arizona
BASIC SNIPER COURSE
This five-day, 50-hour certification course builds foundational sniper capability for SWAT teams. Covering rifle setup, fieldcraft, tripod use, and mission planning, it’s ideal for agencies launching or strengthening sniper programs from the ground up.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER TEAM LEADER COURSE
Designed for current and future LE Sniper Team Leaders, this 3-day course covers mission roles, program development, qualifications, SOPs, and gear selection—equipping leaders to run safer, smarter, and more effective sniper programs.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER TRIPOD UTILIZATION COURSE
This three-day course trains active-duty LE snipers in tripod and alternate support shooting—critical skills for real-world ops where prone isn’t an option. Build stability, speed, and adaptability through scenario-based, stress-tested drills.
Arizona
URBAN SNIPER RESPONSE TACTICS COURSE
Built for LE/MIL snipers, this four-day course prepares operators for real-world urban contingencies—covering vehicle hides, covert deployment, plainclothes movement, and full mission planning in complex SWAT-driven urban environments. Scenario-based, realism-focused.
Arizona
SNIPER INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This five-day, 50-hour course prepares experienced LE snipers to become certified instructors, covering curriculum development, live-fire coaching, and teach-backs—equipping you to build and lead a department-level Basic Sniper School with confidence.
Arizona
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Train to lead your agency’s .50 BMG and .338 LM program in this five-day instructor-level course focused on large-caliber deployment, vehicle interdiction, and long-range overwatch for LE/MIL snipers. TCOLE-certified and operationally grounded.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER RESPONSE TO A PUBLIC VENUE
Purpose-built for law enforcement snipers, this advanced 4–5 day course trains operators to provide overwatch and counter-terror response in stadiums and public venues, with live-fire reps inside actual sites using real-world bullet traps.
training schools
TacVille Training Center in north Phoenix, Arizona.
Tac Flow
Tacflow Academy delivers mission-specific sniper and long-range training from Phoenix and Texas, with mobile teams offering nationwide LE- and civilian-ready precision rifle courses.
skills
Prior Law Enforcement Sniper Experience
Law Enforcement Instructor
Tactical Shooting Expert
Tactical Skills Expert
address
Training Center in north Phoenix, AZ
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