LE Sniper Basic Course

Built for officers stepping into the sniper role, this 5-day course delivers real-world readiness—not just quals. Learn tactical marksmanship, mission planning, and critical thinking to perform overwatch, warrant support, and surveillance from day one.

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overview

Updated:
Jul 2025

This 5-day program is Designed for law enforcement officers transitioning into the sniper role; the course establishes a foundation in tactical marksmanship, mission planning, and critical thinking necessary to succeed in the most demanding operational environments.

Rather than focusing solely on passing a qualification, this course emphasizes genuine understanding, operational independence, and immediate team readiness. Graduates are equipped to support 90% of everyday LE sniper tasks, including warrant service, overwatch, surveillance, and critical incident response. You’ll not only learn how to shoot—you’ll learn how to think, solve, and perform.

Core topics include:

  • Marksmanship and ballistics (external, terminal, and digital)
  • Optics, observation, and hide site construction
  • Camouflage, concealment, barriers, and extended-range shooting
  • Working around armor and low-light/NVG considerations
  • Policy discussions and team integration

Where and how you’ll train:

  • Day-and-night range instruction with on-site breaks
  • Tactical drills covering crowd control, barricades, and overwatch
  • Use of night vision, IR, and concealment methods (if available)

Gear Requirements:

  • Bolt/semi-auto rifle (sub-MOA, non-magnum), pro-grade optic
  • 500 rounds match-grade ammo, tripod, sling, rangefinder, bino
  • NV devices, IR light (if available), armor, gas mask
  • Data book, ballistic app, calculator, shooting mat
  • Field gear: hydration, snacks, gloves, boots, notepad, headlamp

A no-BS course built for snipers who need to be ready—mentally, tactically, and technically—from day one.

Contact early to reserve or host—limited seats are available per course.

For current availability and dates, visit the training provider.
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instructors

Jeff Chang
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Jeff Chang

Tyler Ellsworth
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Tyler Ellsworth

training school

Standing Off Hand
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Queen Creek AZ 85142

Standing Off Hand

Standing Offhand delivers LE—and MIL-grade sniper training led by combat-proven veterans. Based in Arizona, its mobile team delivers elite, no-BS instruction nationwide.

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course type

Specialty Skills

course level

Introduction

training access

LE Only

cost

$
1200

course duration

5 Days

training provider

Standing Off Hand

amenities

veteran-owned, Outdoor services

address

Queen Creek AZ 85142

contact

(480) 298-9418

Jeff@standingoffhand.com

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