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.
