LE Advanced Sniper Course

This 5-day advanced course pushes LE snipers beyond fundamentals with high-angle shooting, tripod work, and moving target drills in mountainous terrain. Ideal for SWAT-assigned snipers ready to refine real-world deployment skills under pressure.

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overview

Updated:
Mar 2026

This 5-day Advanced Law Enforcement Sniper Course from Max Ordinate Academy is designed for SWAT-assigned snipers who are ready to advance beyond baseline fundamentals into elite-level capabilities. Building on prior sniper certification, this course delves into real-world deployment skills—especially tripod employment, alternative shooting positions, and decision-making under pressure.

Participants train in an immersive mountain environment featuring live-fire drills on high-angle terrain and moving targets (2–10 mph). This program targets operational excellence through a demanding blend of theory and fieldwork, refining both physical execution and tactical mindset.

Core topics include:

  • Precision marksmanship theory and rifle setup
  • Tripod, positional, and improvised shooting
  • Max Point Blank and ballistic calculator usage
  • Wind correction and ranging under stress
  • Loophole engagements and off-angle shooting
  • Counter-sniper tactics and 90° off-set
  • Night vision shooting (NVGs available on request)
  • Intro to high-angle shooting from elevated terrain

Included:

  • Student Handouts
  • Certificate of Completion
  • T-shirt & Max Ordinate Swag

Required:

  • Completion of a Basic Sniper Course
  • Assignment to a SWAT or law enforcement sniper unit

One of the most comprehensive advanced sniper training evolutions in the U.S. — built to close critical skill gaps and sharpen tactical performance.

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instructors

Tyler Hughes
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Tyler Hughes

training school

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31115 Smoke Bush Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

Max Ordinate Academy

Veteran-owned and led by Marine Scout Sniper Tyler Hughes, Max Ordinate Academy offers elite precision rifle training from Lucerne Valley, CA.

gunworks

VERIFIED

shooting range

California

VERIFIED Training Course

course type

Specialty Skills

course level

Advanced

training access

LE Only

cost

$
1350

course duration

5 Days

training provider

Max Ordinate

amenities

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot

address

31115 Smoke Bush Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

contact

(949) 996-0308

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