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CA POST RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP AND SNIPER

CA POST RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP AND SNIPER

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LAW ENFORCEMENT RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP AND SNIPER

CA POST COURSE CONTROL NUMBER 1403-23020

4 Days / 40 Hours


This course complies with the legislative content and mandates of AB 392, SB 230 and PC 835a.


This Rifle Marksmanship and Sniper course equips officers with the foundational skills necessary to transition from standard patrol rifle proficiency to the specialized operational role of a SWAT sniper. Training utilizes classroom instruction, practical exercises, and precision live-fire drills to ensure officers can deploy safely and effectively during critical incidents. The curriculum focuses rigorously on the mechanics of precision marksmanship, final firing position (FFP) selection, and the strict communication standards required of a sniper team. Officers must arrive with an above-average ability to safely and proficiently manipulate their assigned weapons.


Topics to be covered include:

  • Scope Theory and Optics

  • Marksmanship Fundamentals and Shooting Positions

  • Ballistics - Internal, External and Terminal

  • Ballistic App Calculations and Use

  • Zeroing Theory and Cold Bore Shots

  • Low Light / Night Shoot

  • Sniper Team Communication and Effective Spotter Support Techniques

  • Sniper Team Duties and Responsibilities

  • Final Firing Positions and Hide Selection

  • Qualification and Training Courses of Fire

  • Range Cards, Data Books, and Training Documentation

  • Rifle and Optics Selection

  • Ammunition Selection and Defeating Barriers

  • Field Equipment Selection

  • Proper Care and Cleaning of Weapons


Failure to meet the following standards may be cause for dismissal on the first day:

  • Possess all required equipment.

  • Demonstrate safe weapon handling under all conditions, at all times.

  • Demonstrate above-average knowledge of their weapons systems.

  • Demonstrate above-average weapon-handling skills and marksmanship.


To successfully complete this course, each officer must: 

  • Turn in all required assignments.

  • Pass the shooting qualification course of fire (maximum of three attempts).

  • Pass the final written exam with 80% or better.

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Advance Payment is required.

Each student is required to bring the following equipment to the course: 

  • Range safety equipment

    • Eye protection, including clear eye protection for the night shoot

    • Electronic ear protection

    • Sun protection (e.g. sunscreen, hat, etc.)

    • Foul weather gear (e.g. rain jacket, warming layers, etc.)

  • Precision weapon system capable of 1 MOA accuracy at 100 yards or better (5.56mm or .308 is recommended)

    • A magnified optic with external elevation/windage turrets (adjustable parallax is recommended)

    • Rifle sling

    • Adjustable rifle bipod

    • Rear support shooting bag

    • Shooting mat

    • Drag bag or rifle pack

    • Weapon cleaning equipment

    • 400 rounds of match grade ammunition capable of shooting 1 MOA accuracy at 100 yards or better

  • Handheld flashlight and spare batteries

  • Spare batteries for all devices (e.g. range finder, optics with illuminated reticles, hearing protection, etc.)

  • Smart phone capable of downloading and running modern ballistics applications (e.g. GeoBallistics, Ballistics Arc, etc.)

  • Data / DOPE Book

  • Field Notebook

  • Sharpies

  • All SWAT callout gear


*We recommend students bring the following:

  • A range finder

  • A spotting scope

  • Binoculars

  • A backpack for gear which can be used as support for the rifle

  • An adjustable tripod which can attach the spotting scope, binoculars and rifle

  • Knee and elbow pads

  • A spare rifle in the event that their primary rifle or optic fails


*If the student needs to buy any of the required equipment to attend please email Dave@tacfire.com first for recommendations or gear we can lend the student for the class. Do not buy gear without recommendations.

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