otoa sponsored training

Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Course (OTOA Approved Course)

Knight Defense LE Basic Sniper Course is a 5-day Oregon Tactical Officers Assn (OTOA) 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.

•  500 rounds of match-grade ammunition.

•  Drag bag or rifle case.

•  BDUs, Boonie hat, boots, and face paint.

•  Load-bearing vest with a pistol.

•  Soft body 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 May 3rd-7th, 2021 hosted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office Tactical Negotiations Team.

Course tuition:  $995.00

Contact:  Luke Kieffer with Knight Defense LLC. (503) 702-4194   Knightdefense@gmail.com.   www.knightdefensellc.com