Courses : Sniper Rifle

Sniper I

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Dates:

Sat - Sun January 20-21, 2024
Sat - Sun April 20-21, 2024

Hours:

Both days – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sniper I is designed for new precision rifle shooters and for those who have not had any formal training. We cover all the basics of the Sniper rifle including the use of optics, ranging, estimation of wind and distance and equipment selection.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Defensive Handgun I from ITTS or equivalent from an ITTS recognized school. Current LE/MIL exempt.

Subjects Covered:

Introduction to Sniper rifle
Rifle set up
Selection/care and cleaning of rifle and optics
Basic tenets of the precision rifle
Ballistics - Internal/external
Use of elevation/windage/parallax turrets
Zeroing at 100 yards
Ranging from the reticle
Mil dot or MOA scope
Establishment of come ups and come downs to 1,000 yards
ITTS speed dialing
Calculation of holds
Shooter/spotter coordination dialogue

Equipment needed:

Rifle of .223 or greater caliber with a sling (a bipod is optional).*
Optics – Make sure you have quality, reliable optics that are properly mounted to your rifle prior to attending the class.
Hard sided notebook and pencils for rifle data and class notes.
Locate the following info and write it down in your notebook:

Download these two apps to your phone BEFORE arriving at class: Hornady 4DOF Ballistic Calculator and BallisticsARC Mobile App
Big enough rucksack (backpack) to use as a rifle rest… (Please make sure to bring a bunch of old clothing to stuff in your pack as you will be using it as a platform to shoot from).
Tube socks or long socks and big bag of uncooked white rice or a large container of airsoft BB’s. Enough rice to fill 2 large socks. Don’t fill the socks.
Scope manual and any tools needed for adjustment of scope and any tools for the mounting of scope rings.
Shooting mat (we will provide if you don’t have one)
Knee and elbow pads (optional)
Binoculars (optional)
Spotting scope (optional)
Rifle tripod with mount (optional)
Cleaning kit (optional)
100 rounds of ammunition (we recommend that 20-40 rounds of this is "match grade” ammunition, but if you can’t find that much match grade then you can use standard ball ammo and you will still be able to fully participate in class.)

*A limited number of rentals are available for each class, so please indicate your need to rent when you sign up for a class either by putting it in the notes section or by calling us at 310-446-1390. For carbine rifle, sniper rifle, or shotgun rentals please call us to confirm they are available.

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Tuition: $550.00