otoa sponsored training

Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Course (OTOA/OSSA Approved Course)

Knight Defense LE Basic Sniper Course is a 5-day Oregon Tactical Officers Assn (OTOA) and Oregon Sheriff's Assn (OSSA) approved course designed to teach the basic fundamental skills necessary to deploy as an LE Sniper on a Tactical Team.  The course is designed and instructed by senior LE Snipers of Tier 1 level Tactical Teams that bring decades of real-world experience and instructional knowledge.   The following topics will be covered in the course.

•  Roles of deploying as an LE Sniper.

•  MOA and Mils

•  LE Sniper Weapons Systems, Optics, and other equipment.

•  Ballistics.

•  LE Sniper Use of Force.

•  Use of camouflage, stalking, and hide sites.

•  Observation and Communication.

•  Range estimation.

•  Ammunition selection.

•  Data books and records.

•  Cleaning and maintenance.

•  Shooting fundamentals with multiple live-fire range days and use of force decision-making scenarios.

This course is both mentally and physically demanding, and all students will be required to pass a live-fire American Sniper Association qualification in order to complete the course.  Students will need to the following equipment:

• Must have a precision rifle capable of sub MOA accuracy with quality optics. 

• 750 rounds of match grade ammunition. 

• Drag bag or rifle case. 

• Soft body armor or plate carrier with armor. 

• Pack with hide building equipment (veils, tacks, 550 cord, duct tape, pruning scissors, etc.). 

• Rain gear highly recommended. 

• Binoculars and/or spotting scope (optional) 

• Eye and ear protection. 

• Cleaning equipment. 

 Next course: Date TBD