Two-day introduction to Civilian Sniper Craft
Many people ask how far we will shoot.
The real question is how far can YOU shoot ACCURATELY?
This class will cover precision marksmanship to at least 500 yards, urban & rural applications, team tactics and maneuvers, MOA / MIL - what they are and why you need to know all about them, building up a stable shooting platform (including improvised rests) in multiple positions and situations, effective range estimation, effective wind reading and calls, dialing dope, holdovers, bipod use, use of makeshift steadying devices, and more!
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Prerequisites: A Patriot Training Rifle Class
Expert Rifleman, American Rifleman, and Urban Rifleman all qualify as a prerequisite.
If you do not meet the prerequisite, there is an American Rifleman class offered in conjunction with this class! (Bring an additional 150 rounds!)
Skill Level
Experienced
Prerequisites
Patriot Training Rifle Class
Round Count
250
Gear List
1. RIFLE – Accurized AR15, or accurized AR10, or tactical accurized bolt action rifle, or similar - equipped with BIPOD and a sling.
** Accurized = Heavy Barrel (or fluted barrel) + Free floated + Match grade trigger. **
2. OPTIC – 8x magnification or greater.
· Preferably Mrad or MOA reticle
· Preferably external knobs for adjustments
· BDC Reticles are discouraged. (This is your friendly warning.)
3. AMMUNITION – 250 rounds MATCH GRADE ammunition, minimum. 300+ rounds is ideal.
4. SIDEARM – 1 pistol & 2 mags
· 50 rounds
· Quality holster (Serpa not permitted!) that will stay open for reholstering. OWB required unless you have completed Essential Pistol
5. OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS
· "Write in the rain" notepad & pen or pencil.
· 2+ magazines - or be able to carry 25 rounds per drill.
· AR15 shooters - bring at least two (2) 20-round magazines! (limited number of loaners available)
· Bolt-Action Shooters - 2+ magazines that hold 10 rounds each (or 4+ mags that hold 5 rounds each) or bring a small loose ammo pouch.
· Rucksack (backpack)
· Shemagh or small hand towel.
· Bipod
· Rear shooting bag
· If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
· IF you have a shooting tripod, please bring it. If not, DO NOT buy a tripod for this class, we will have a loaner and go over tripod purchasing decisions.
· Eye and ear protection
· BRING A LUNCH FOR BOTH DAYS – There is no place nearby from which to buy lunch / snacks. We will be having a field lunch both days.
OPTIONAL
- Sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
- Lawn chair
- Shooting Mat is optional.
- A chest rig or battle belt may help hold magazines (optional).
- Elbow pads / knee pads
DO NOT BRING
- No green tip or armor piercing ammo. We will be shooting steel targets.
- DO NOT bring steel cased ammo for your AR-15. You will hate yourself. Consider yourself warned.
- Hand-loaded ammunition is not permitted in class. Bring quality factory brass cased ammo.
- DO NOT bring an AK / SKS / AR Pistol / SBR or a rifle with only a red dot.
- DO NOT bring a lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for casual hunting. These rifles are not designed to shoot accurately enough, nor hold up in this sort of class. This sort of rifle will fail you and there may not be rentals available.
