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Law Enforcement

Sniper Course

a high-power rifl e with scope, 250 rounds of service
ammunition, binoculars and cleaning equipment. A spotting
Who Should Attend scope and shooter’s mat should be brought if available.
Individuals assigned the role of a precision marksman
utilizing an optically assisted high-power rifl e. Course Coordinator Length of Course
Chad Thompson Five days (40 hours)
Course Goal
To provide the information and skills necessary for a law
enforcement offi cer assigned to the duties of sniper/ Laws Governing
countersniper to effectively and effi ciently fulfi ll those duties.
Concealed
Course Objectives
The student will be able to: Handgun and
➤ Describe the proper method for cleaning the sniper rifl e
and scope.
➤ Describe three types of ballistics. Use of Deadly Force
➤ Discuss the effects of temperature on ammunition.
➤ Estimate range using the Range Estimation Formula.
➤ List the four factors common to all shooting positions. Who Should Attend
➤ Explain the purpose of the data book and log Citizens who wish to instruct the mandatory fi rearms
appropriate entries. training class for persons applying for a North Carolina
➤ Describe the role of both the sniper and observer. Concealed Handgun Permit.
➤ Safely and accurately fi re and operate the police
sniper rifl e. Course Goal
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct
a fi rearms training class for persons applying for a North
Methodologies
This course employs lecture, discussion and practical Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit, in accordance with the
exercises. requirements of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Course Objectives
Course Requirements
Attendance is required for all class and range sessions. The student will be able to:
Students will be required to pass a written comprehensive ➤ Conduct an approved fi rearms qualifi cation course for
examination with a score of 70% and pass a single shot North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit applicants.
qualifi cation course of fi re. ➤ Train students in the nomenclature, fundamentals of
shooting, maintenance cleaning and inspection of a
handgun.
Special Concerns
Students will bring comfortable and practical clothing for ➤ Train students in the law of deadly force in North
outside training and rain protection. Students will need Carolina, including specifi c examples of when deadly
force is and is not allowed.
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