Description

This is a 40 hour basic police sniper course. The purpose of this course is to train and certify SWAT operators as sniper/spotter teams. Operators will be trained in the use of advanced observation and precision rifle fire to insure the best possible outcome to a SWAT incident. Live fire and range components will be held at various locations in and around Rockford and Rochelle Illinois.

Instructor: Matthew Gerard was a Rochelle Police officer for 15 years, 14 years on the local SWAT team, as well as Sniper team leader for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Matt has training as a firearms instructor, NTOA sniper instructor, and much more.

Topics covered:

Precision rifle setup

Zeroing procedure

Data book usage

DOPE recording

Moving target engagements

Positional shooting

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 ammunition of match ammunition from the same lot

Data book

Hide construction materials if available

Ghillie suit if available

Tri-pod w/ saddle if available

Hide vehicle if available

Pack for equipment

Ear protection

Cost of class: $750.00

For Questions call Matt Gerard 630-290-4601