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.
Identifies as veteran-owned, Outdoor services, Language assistance, Appointment required
