The Basic Police Sniper course is a 40 hour course with the purpose of training and certifying SWAT operators as sniper/spotter teams. This course is OPEN ENROLLMENT. Operators will be trained in the use of advanced observation and precision rifle fire to ensure the best possible outcome in a SWAT incident.   

Live fire and range components will be held at various locations in and around Rockford and Rochelle Illinois. 

Instructor Information: Matthew Gerard has 18 years of Law Enforcement background as well as 15 years on the local SWAT team and Sniper Team Leader for a regional SWAT team. Matt has training as a firearms instructor and NTOA Sniper Instructor. 

TOPICS COVERED: 

• Precision rifle set up 

• Zeroing procedure 

• Data book usage 

• DOPE recording 

• Moving target engagements 

• Hide construction 

• Stress shooting 

• Command and coordinated fire 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

• Precision rifle capable of 1 MOA or better (contact instructor with questions) NO HUNTING RIFLES 

• Small soft bag/ sand sock 

• 400 rds of match ammunition from the same lot 

• Data book 

• Hide construction materials (if available) 

• Ghillie suit (if available) 

• Tripod with saddle (if available) 

• Hide vehicle (if available) 

• Pack for equipment 

• Proper ear and eye protection 

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING COURSE PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR AT matt@downrangecc.com or call (815)888-7916