This course is designed to teach the core skills required to effectively engage targets at an extended distance with a precision rifle. The student will be immersed in all the technical aspects of weapon and scope set up, understanding of key fundamentals to consistently delivering precise fire and methods of reading the environment. Additionally, the student will be educated in methods of observation, building coding, scouting for search warrant service. This course will be taught by members of Law Enforcement and the Special Operations Community.
Topics Discussed
Understanding the scope and rifle
Fitting the rifle
Cleaning and care of the precision rifle and scope
Units of measurement
Ballistics and reading wind
Fundamentals of shooting a precision rifle and rapid bolt manipulation
Working with a spotter
Basic use of a ballistic program
Engagement of targets at intermediate distances
There will be moderate physical activity
Firearms Requirements:
- Precision rifle, bolt action or semi auto (capable of shooting a 5 round group of 1 inch or less at 100 yards) in 5.56mm or greater with bipod (must have cant built in)
- Once piece cleaning rod, bore guide and cleaning equipment (patches and jag)
- Squeeze bag for stock
- Spotting Scope and Tripod
- Kestrel 5700 windmeter (there will be a specific course on the use of the Kestrel 5700)
Not required but suggested
- Range Finder
Students must provide their own rifles. There will be no rental weapons.
Ammunition Requirements: 200 rounds match ammunition
Gear Requirements:
- Hearing Protection
- Eye Protection
- Knee Pads
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Boots / Hiking Shoes
- Water Bottle
- Clothing Appropriate for conditions
- Lunch/ snacks note: water and Gatorade will be provided
- Knee/ elbow pads or shooting mat
*LODGING IS AVAILABLE AT BFR: CONTACT BFR FOR DETAILS
*This fee covers the cost of the course only. The participant is responsible for costs associated with travel , lodging, meals, firearms, ammunition, and gear required.
–A Background Check is required with registration.
– Use SentryLink National Criminal Background Check to obtain your report.
*The background check requirement will be waived if the applicant can provide a copy of their concealed carry permit, issued by their home state, along with a copy of their driver’s license OR a copy of their law enforcement credentials and their state issued driver’s license.