HRTC TAC
TOP-TEIR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
open to active military & law enforcement only
Law Enforcement Sniper-Basic
(HRTC LE-SB)
4 days / 40 Hours
$1200
June 15 - 18, 2026
This course is designed for law enforcement snipers seeking P.O.S.T. certified basic instruction. The basic certification course is arguably the most crucial for an LE sniper, as it forms the foundation of their sniper career. After obtaining their basic certificate, many agencies elevate their sniper's status to deployable, making it imperative that this course imparts accurate, need-to-know information that has real-world applications.
Beyond being a mere shooting class, this is a comprehensive LE sniper school. The curriculum introduces snipers to the skills, tasks, and tactics needed for success in modern high-risk law enforcement operations. At HRTC, our vision is to ensure students return to their respective agencies with a thorough understanding of the basics, and a clear path for progressing as individual snipers and as part of a sniper team.
Our curriculum benefits rural and urban snipers alike, covering fundamentals of marksmanship, use of force/case law, sniper med, basic internal & external ballistics, intermediate barriers, bullet choice & construction, positional shooting, moving targets, sniper/SWAT team integration, communications, preparation, hide choices, rifle cleaning/maintenance, and more. Unique to HRTC, we also address the mental and physical well-being of the sniper. The sniper is arguably the most integral component of the "sniper system", yet the maintenance of the sniper is consistently overlooked.
Students experience brief exposure to some skills that may be considered more advanced in nature. We believe it's essential to provide introductory lessons so that students know what skills to develop further as their careers progress. This combats unconscious incompetence, sets a trajectory for success, and establishes a clear path for progression.
While we do endorse physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle we must also prioritize efficient use of our time with students. Though physical stress is incorporated at times for realistic training, exhaustive "smoke sessions" are not part of this course. We recommend snipers and their agencies uphold a fitness standard independently. Students should arrive prepared for moderate to challenging physical activity as needed throughout the week. Due to the extensive training agenda and a constrained timeframe of just 40 hours, there is minimal downtime in the course.
The week concludes with a written exam, final rifle qualification, and live-fire scenarios. Upon completion of the course, students receive their LE Basic Sniper Certificate and are credited with 40 hours of P.O.S.T. training.
Required equipment: 300 rounds of match grade ammunition Rifle capable of 1 MOA groups or better Rifle bipod Scope with dialable turrets (MRAD or MOA) Shooting tripod (we have loaners if you don't have one) Standard sniper call-out gear to include but not limited to: Pack Rangefinder Binoculars or spotting scope Ear & eye pro Tactical uniform Notebook / Pen Plate carrier / ballistic helmet (no pistol, dept issued portable radio, or night vision equipment needed) Ballistic solver phone app (We prefer Applied Ballistics but there are many free options like Hornady 4DOF) Recommended: Sunscreen/bug spray Rifle or optic mounted bubble level (strongly recommended) Rear shooting bag/positional shooting bag (strongly recommended) Knee pads Range gloves Weather appropriate clothing (cold weather/rain gear) Fix-It Sticks or similar maintenance kit
Law Enforcement Designated Marksman
(HRTC LE-DM)
1 Day / 10 Hours
$400
July 12, 2026
Law Enforcement - Designated Marksman. Patrol deployment of a scoped rifle. This clinic covers zero confirmation, fundamentals of marksmanship, ballistic solvers, improvised positional shooting, hasty deployment of a scoped rifle, UOF/case law, relevant gear, intro to moving targets, basic ballistics, firearm maintenance, and more. We stick to what's pertinent when considering deployment of a scoped rifle in a patrol capacity.
We start with zero confirmation and foundational skills at the 100-yard range, then move on to cover various other topics at several different ranges on the property. Various discussions are had regarding real world topics pertinent to today's patrol officers, and the deployment of scoped rifles during calls for service.
Required equipment: 100 rounds of match grade ammunition Rifle capable of 1 MOA groups or better Rifle bipod Scope with dialable turrets (MRAD or MOA) Shooting tripod (we have loaners if you don't have one) Standard sniper call-out gear to include but not limited to: Pack Rangefinder Binoculars or spotting scope Ear & eye pro Notebook / Pen Plate carrier / ballistic helmet (no pistol, dept issued portable radio, or night vision equipment needed) Ballistic solver phone app (We prefer Applied Ballistics but there are many free options like Hornady 4DOF) Recommended: Sunscreen / bug spray Rifle or optic mounted bubble level (strongly recommended) Rear shooting bag/positional shooting bag (strongly recommended) Knee pads Range gloves Weather appropriate clothing (cold weather/rain gear) Fix-It Sticks or similar maintenance kit
Military & Law Enforcement Sniper Sustainment
Details Forthcoming
