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Side Winder Concepts
Founded by a former Army sniper, Sidewinder Concepts delivers high-level carbine and long-range rifle instruction across Texas and Florida for civilians and MIL/LE shooters.
description
Sidewinder Concepts, led by former U.S. Army Sniper Adrian Leatherman, is a mobile training group offering high-impact firearms instruction across multiple venues, including The Ranch in Dilley, Texas, and Element Training Center in Holt, Florida. Courses are meticulously built to serve serious civilian shooters, tactical professionals, and precision competitors.
With nearly a decade of service, including Army Sniper School, SFSC II, and advanced reconnaissance credentials, Adrian created Sidewinder to forge confidence, composure, and consistency in every student. Instruction emphasizes progression, real-world applicability, and the ethical responsibility of firearm ownership.
Core Programs Include:
- Long Range 1 – A 2-day precision rifle course designed for maximum accuracy with minimal error. Shooters learn ballistic fundamentals, wind calls, gear setup, and environmental adaptation—out to 1,000+ yards.
- Minuteman Carbine Symposium – A dynamic 2-day course hosted in partnership with Barrel & Hatchet, focusing on aggressive carbine manipulation and problem-solving.
- Intermediate Carbine – A live-fire tactical program requiring prior experience, hosted at The Ranch in Texas.
Key instruction areas cover:
- External ballistics & DOPE development
- Wind reading and shot correction
- Rifle configuration and optic optimization
- Ballistic calculator application (Kestrel / AB)
Training is open to vetted civilians, MIL/LE, and competitors running accurate bolt or gas guns (1.5 MOA or better). Courses are environment-driven, with challenging wind and terrain playing a central role.
Train with intent. Shoot with confidence. Sidewinder Concepts helps shooters push limits and refine precision with purpose.
amenities
Identifies as veteran-owned, Outdoor services, Language assistance, Appointment required
operating hours
Monday: 9 am–4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–4 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–4 pm
Thursday: 9 am–4 pm
Friday: 9 am–4 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
instructors
Adrian Leatherman
training courses
Arizona
SCOPED CARBINE LEVEL 1
Push your scoped carbine to its limits with this fast-paced course focused on precision, speed, and positional shooting out to 700 yards. Perfect for shooters seeking accuracy, mobility, and real-world efficiency under pressure.
Arizona
PATROL MARKSMAN
Master your general-purpose carbine with this two-day course blending CQB speed and precision out to 300+ yards. Learn MPBZ, reticle use, barricade work, and real-world problem-solving for versatile rifle performance under pressure.
Arizona
LONG-RANGE LEVEL 2
Sharpen your analog and digital shooting skills in this two-day advanced course focused on stress-tested precision, field problem-solving, tripod shooting, and wind calls—ideal for confident shooters pushing past tech reliance in real-world scenarios.
Arizona
LONG-RANGE LEVEL 1
This course is built for serious shooters who prioritize accuracy over volume. Whether you’re a PRS competitor, long-range hunter, or MIL/LE marksman, this program strips away fluff to focus on deliberate, high-level marksmanship at extended distances.
services offered
Training Course
training access
Public
LE Only
MIL/LE
address
Arizona
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