S.W.A.T. Sniper School

Location: Heber, AZ

Sierra 1 Site

Free onsite camping.

Equipment: Long gun w/500 rounds (no greater than 308 or 6.5)

(Additional information regarding equipment will be sent after registration)

Course overview:

This intensive course provides law enforcement officers with the foundational knowledge, discipline, and practical skills required to operate as a designated police sniper in support of tactical and critical incident operations. Instruction is grounded in real-world law enforcement mission sets, with emphasis on observation, precision marksmanship, target discrimination, and integration with tactical teams during high-risk events.

The course is designed to develop officers who can operate within a command structure, support incident objectives, and apply precision force consistent with policy, law, and agency standards. Upon completion, students will possess the core competencies required to function as a police sniper across a range of operational conditions and deployment environments.

Course Objectives:

• Tactical employment of the law enforcement sniper during SWAT and critical incident operations

• Mission planning and coordination within an incident command structure and use-of-force framework

• Precision rifle marksmanship fundamentals including rifle setup, zeroing, and positional shooting

• Observation, surveillance, and intelligence reporting in support of tactical decision-making

• Application of ballistics, wind reading, and environmental factors for accurate engagements

• Range estimation and target engagement at known and unknown distances

• Shooter/spotter communication and integration with tactical teams and command elements

• Scenario-based exercises reflecting real-world law enforcement sniper deployments

Performance Outcomes

• Deliver precise, accountable fire under time pressure and environmental stress

• Collect and communicate actionable intelligence during critical incidents

• Operate effectively within a command structure in support of tactical operations

• Meet agency or state sniper qualification and deployment standards

For additional inquiries, please feel free to reach out and we will be happy to answer your questions.