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BASIC SNIPER COURSE
Training Courses
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.
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This five-day, 50-hour certification course delivers a comprehensive foundation for law enforcement officers assigned to SWAT sniper roles. Designed to train full teams—either within one department or in collaboration with regional agencies—it’s ideal for agencies seeking to build sniper capability from the ground up.
Students will progress through a structured crawl-walk-run approach focused on precision rifle fundamentals, positional shooting, basic tripod techniques, fieldcraft, and sniper deployment procedures. The course begins with individualized rifle fitting and evolves daily with layered learning objectives to promote consistency and real-world application.
Legal and operational topics are integrated throughout, including case studies on deadly force and the American Sniper Association’s Police Sniper Utilization Report. Each graduate receives a 1-year ASA membership and must pass a written test, marksmanship qualification, and fieldcraft assessments.
Core Topics Include:
- Marksmanship fundamentals and kit selection
- Ballistic theory, calculations, and data logging
- Alternate and positional shooting techniques
- Mission planning and real-world deployment
- SWAT sniper observation procedures
- Tripod shooting and vehicle-based tactics
Delivery:
- Hands-on instruction across varied terrain and shooting scenarios
- Currently offered in the Greater Las Vegas, Nevada area only
- POST accreditation available
Required Gear:
- Precision rifle (1 MOA or better, bolt/semi-auto) + variable optic
- 500 rounds of match ammo + 60 rounds of bonded duty ammo
- Tripod, bipod, rear bag, data book, eye/ear pro
- Spotting scope or binos, sniper pack, gas mask, shooting mat
- LBV or plate carrier, at least two magazines, a cleaning kit
- Optional: Kestrel, LRF, rifle tools, field chair, sun protection
A must-attend course for agencies standing up a new sniper capability or reinforcing baseline standards.
Spaces limited — inquire early to coordinate multi-agency participation.
instructors
Mark Lang
Chris Ray
Dan Herman
Sean Harris
Randy DeHay
training school
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.
shooting range
course type
Specialty Skills
course level
Introduction
training access
LE Only
cost
$
course dates
Varies
course duration
5 Days
target engagement range
training provider
Tac Flow
amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot
address
TacVille Training Center in north Phoenix, Arizona.
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