The Patrol Marksman program was developed to bridge the gap between the
SWAT sniper and a patrol officer with a traditional red dot sight. 
Magnified optics reduce risk to the community by allowing patrol
officers to make better shoot / no shoot decisions and deliver first
round impacts on partial or high risk targets.

The Patrol Marksman program is NOT a "baby sniper" course.  This course
will focus on the use of a patrol rifle with a magnified optic to engage
real world patrol based problems from realistic, real world barricade
support positions.

The Patrol Marksman instructor course is designed to provide the
knowledge and ability for LE firearms instructors to develop and teach
curriculum designed specifically around the use of magnified optics on
patrol rifles.

Topics Covered

Optic selection and proper mounting procedures.  Every student will
disassemble and mount their optic using industry best practices.
Rifle setup and selection.  How to choose the proper enablers for a
Patrol Marksman rifle.An in-depth discussion of zeroing.  What is cone of fire and why does it
matter?  How to barricades and environmental factors affect rifle zero? 
How do I calculate the likelihood of a first round hit based on prior
zeroing data?Real world hasty range estimation techniques on live actors.
Proper use of magnification for target discrimination.  We'll be doing
target discrimination at distance on live actors and photo realistic
targets.

A foundation of curriculum to use in your own magnified optic program
and discussion on how to develop your own curriculum, drills, and
evaluations.

How to build or make the most of your own barricades for training.
You WILL leave this course with the curriculum, policy recommendations,
and information you need to immediately implement your own magnified
optic program.

Equipment List

1000 rounds of duty ammunition or practice ammo that is substantially
similar in weight and velocity to your duty ammo.  If you bring duty
ammo, also bring at least 40 rounds of your department's practice ammo.
Bipod and rear bag for zeroing
Shooting mat
AR15 pattern rifle with a magnified optic.
**Bring your patrol rifle, not a specialized precision or designated
marksman rifle**
Spare batteries for your optic
Any special tools needed for your optic or mount
Eye and hearing protection
Water and snacks for a long day on the range
Note taking material

DAY 1 will start at the Williamson Country Sheriff Training Center, located at 8160 Chandler Rd, Hutto, TX 78634.   

The remainder of the class will be at the Williamson County Range, located at 3901 CR 130.  

If you have any questions related to the class, please contact Region 1 Director AJ Rivera: 

Email: [email protected]

Cell:281-796-1889