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TJ Pilling
T.J. Pilling, a veteran SWAT marksman and police firearms instructor with over 28 years in law enforcement, leads Tiger Valley with elite-level training in sniper, rifle, and tactical instruction.
description
T.J. Pilling is the founder of Tiger Valley and brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience to the training community, including 23 years as a SWAT Precision Marksman.
His career spans assignments in Patrol, Narcotics, and SWAT, with a standout tenure as Range Master and Firearms Instructor for his department, where he managed all academy-level firearms training for seven years.
T.J. has received extensive sniper instruction through programs like USMC Advanced Counter Sniper, FBI Counter Sniper, and the U.S. Army AMU Counter Sniper School at Fort Hood. His resume includes Thunder Ranch, LETC, and John Shaw’s Mid-South Institute coursework, totaling over 2,000 hours of in-house firearms training.
He is also certified as a Glock Advanced Instructor, Simunition Instructor, CHL Instructor, and NRA Long Range Rifle Instructor.
He has taught hundreds of officers from state, federal, and local agencies, specializing in:
- Precision Rifle / Sniper Operations
- Advanced Handgun and Shotgun
- Subgun Tactics
- Concealed Carry / Defensive Pistol
- Counter-Sniper & Tactical Movement
T.J. is known for combining real-world operational experience with instructional precision, ensuring each student leaves with confidence, clarity, and tactical readiness.
Trusted by SWAT, MIL, LEO, and civilian marksmen nationwide.
courses
Texas
5-Day Level II Precision Rifle Course
TCLOSE-accredited precision rifle class for Texas Peace Officers, covering shooting to 800 yards, wind doping, low light, and tactical drills. Includes a 1,000-yard range with pit service and limited spots.
Texas
5-Day Level I Precision Rifle Course
Five-day precision rifle class covering zeroing, ballistics, sniper responsibilities, and equipment care. Ideal for those needing in-depth training to refine their shooting techniques.
Texas
Level II Precision Rifle Course
Level II Precision Rifle Course for advanced shooters, covering target engagement from 50 to 1,000 yards. Focuses on tactical drills, shooting on command, moving targets, and real-world scenarios.
Texas
Level I Precision Rifle Course
Level I Precision Rifle Course for new and experienced shooters, covering basics of ballistics, shooting positions, wind reading, and range estimation from 50 to 800 yards. Focuses on accuracy and fundamentals with a variety of drills.
training schools
Hwy 84 at Joe Russell Rd. | Prairie Hill, TX 76678
Tiger Valley
Tiger Valley is a premier 168-acre Texas training facility offering high-value, high-round-count rifle and tactical courses for law enforcement, military, and civilians out to 1,000 yards.
skills
Tactical Shooting Expert
Tactical Skills Expert
Law Enforcement Instructor
Prior Law Enforcement Sniper Experience
address
US-84 &, Joe Russell Rd, Mart, TX 76664, United States
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