Veteran-owned and led by Marine Scout Sniper Tyler Hughes, Max Ordinate Academy offers elite precision rifle training from Lucerne Valley, CA.
Founded in 2013 by former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper Tyler Hughes, Max Ordinate Academy is a veteran-owned precision rifle training institution built for serious shooters. Designed for civilians, competitive PRS/NRL athletes, law enforcement sniper teams, and military professionals, the academy operates from an extensively expanded private facility in Lucerne Valley, California.
Following the acquisition of hundreds of surrounding acres, the property now supports onsite lodging, expanded maneuver space, and multiple ranges operating simultaneously. Steel targets extend to 1,760 yards on the north range, with 20+ dedicated steel targets per range across the facility.
Facility Highlights:
Classes are capped at 10 students to maximize instructor engagement and performance feedback. The clubhouse serves as both a classroom and a team hub, reflecting Hughes’ operational and competitive background.
Training follows a 60/40 live-fire-to-classroom model, emphasizing alternate positions, wind calls, decision-making, and realistic engagement scenarios. Law enforcement programs include rappelling components to introduce vertical deployment stress into sniper problem-solving.
Tyler continues to instruct at the highest levels of professional military training, reinforcing the academy’s operational credibility and standards.
This is not a public range. Access is reserved for enrolled students and members.
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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This 5-day Basic Sniper Course builds mission-ready skills for LE snipers, covering marksmanship, wind calls, target engagement, and tactical deployment—plus NVG night shoots, loophole drills, and real-world counter-sniper scenarios. Law enforcement only.
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This quarterly on-site service ensures law enforcement sniper rifles stay deployment-ready through full inspections, accuracy testing, and maintenance. It prevents failures before they happen—giving command staff confidence in every trigger pull.
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