GPS SNIPER COURSES
Note: Some courses are subject to a minimum number of students
SNIPER 1 — BASIC SNIPER
This two-day course will cover:
- Course in brief
- Rifle/scope nomenclature
- Rifle setup
- Basic precision rifle fundamentals
- Rifle zero
- Introduction to MIL/MOA
- Data collection
- Introduction to the three types of ballistics
- Introduction to range estimation
- Mid-range data collection
- Cleaning and care
Prerequisites: None
Open Enrollment. Military-only or Law Enforcement-only courses are available by special request – these courses contain special learning objectives, training techniques, and final exercises tailored to military or law enforcement needs and missions.
Fee: $750 ($675 for Active Cowtown Range members, Military, Law Enforcement, and GSA students)
Next available 2022 Course Dates:
- December 3rd – 4th
Next available 2023 Course Dates:
- January 7th-8th
- February 18th-19th
- March 11th-12th
- April 1st-2nd
- April 29th-30th
- June 3rd-4th
- July 15th-16th
- August 12th-13th
- September 2nd-3rd
- October 7th-8th
- November 4th-5th
- December 2nd-3rd
SNIPER 2 — INTERMEDIATE SNIPER
This two-day course will cover:
- Course in brief
- Zero conformation
- Conformation of data
- Hold-off / Hold-overs / Hold-unders
- Sniper/observer team training
- Introduction to wind calling/spotting
- Range estimation
- Extended range data collection
- Alternate positions
- Ballistics class
- Stress management
- Multiple target engagements
- Advanced shooting positions
Prerequisite: Sniper 1
Open Enrollment. Military-only or Law Enforcement-only courses are available by special request – these courses contain special learning objectives, training techniques, and final exercises tailored to military or law enforcement needs and missions.
Fee: $500 ($450 for Active Cowtown Range members, Military, Law Enforcement, and GSA students)
Next available 2022 Course Dates:
- December 5th – 6th
Next available 2023 Course Dates:
- February 20th-21st
- March 13th-14th
- April 3rd-4th
- May 1st-2nd
- June 5th-6th
- July 17th-18th
- August 14th-15th
- September 4th-5th
- October 9th-10th
- November 6th-7th
- December 4th-5th
SNIPER 3 — COUNTERSNIPER (LE/MIL Only)
This two-day course will cover:
- Unknown distance
- Multiple target engagements
- Moving targets
- Stress management
Prerequisites: Sniper 1 and Sniper 2
Open Enrollment. Military-only or Law Enforcement-only courses are available by special request – these courses contain special learning objectives, training techniques, and final exercises tailored to military or law enforcement needs and missions.
Fee:$750 ($675 for Cowtown Range members, active Military/Law Enforcement and GSA students)
Next 2023 Course Date:
- February 22nd-23rd
- May 3rd-4th
- September 6th-7th
- November 8th-9th
SNIPER 4 — SNIPER FIELDCRAFT (LE/MIL Only)
This two-day course will cover:
- Position Selection
- Concealment
- Target indicators
- Employment
- Live-Fire Scenarios
Prerequisites: Snipers 1 – 3
Fee: $950 ($855 for active Military government contractors, and GSA students)
Next 2023 Course Date:
- May 5th-6th
- November 10th-11th
EQUIPMENT LIST
All Courses
SNIPERS 1 – 4
- AMMO (REQUIRED)
- 100 Rounds per day (Note: Match grade required, .308 caliber minimum 168 grain / 175 highly recommended, 6.5 Creedmoor minimum 140 grain)
- RIFLE SYSTEM (RIFLE WITH OPTIC)
- Required:
- Minimum caliber of 5.56/.223, maximum caliber 300 WinMag
- Capable of at least 1 MOA of accuracy
- Scope with at least 3.5X – 10X magnification range with exposed target style turrets (Note: prefer in Milliradian)
- Scope associated tools for fasteners and owner’s manual
- Bipods, capable of left/right cant adjustments
- Rifle data book (Note: Can be substituted with notebook)
- Rear shooting support
- Rifle cleaning kit/tools
- Optional:
- Sling
- Required:
- PERSONAL ITEMS
- Required:
- Appropriate clothing for weather (Note: Long sleeves, pants, technical clothing preferred)
- Appropriate footwear (Note: No opened toe shoes, durable/comfortable boots preferred)
- Individual hydration system or water bottle (Note: Range does NOT have potable water on site)
- Backpack / Rucksack, big enough to carry all items
- Notebook with mechanical pencils
- Cellphone or tablet with Hornady app or calculator
- Ear and Eye protection
- Optional:
- Shooting mat (Highly recommended)
- Gloves
- Sun Block
- Hat
- Binoculars/Spotting Scope
- Laser Range finder
- Kestrel
- Required:
SNIPERS 3 & 4
- Required:
- Tripod capable of standing height
- Method of attaching your rifle to tripod
- Duty gear (Note: Helmet, body armor, or any associated gear as per SOP for your department or organization)
- Rifle drag bag (Sniper 4 Only)
- Ghillie suite / face paint (Sniper 4 Only)