Sniper

Though relatively rare, hostage situations are a reality of policing, and the life you’re asked to save may be that of a child

The standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said

The driver of a semi-truck at times swerved into police vehicles, drove backwards and traveled in the wrong direction

Police sniper teams are better equipped with a rifle that can field two different calibers to meet the demands of increased overwatch assignments and conventional SWAT operations

These environments are complex and create many unique challenges for police snipers

This lightweight heavyweight checks all the boxes

As police SWAT teams evolved in the 1970s, they added skilled negotiators and long-distance precision shooters to enhance their life-saving capabilities

The range of movement offered is perfect for SWAT snipers, whether for a pre-planned raid, overwatch for a large public venue or a hasty callout

We must first identify the common characteristics of a police sniper’s target and work backward from there to design and implement our training

A rifle cradle and a tripod provide an LE sniper with a stable platform ranging from a high prone to a solid standing position

The SWATSCOPE is a compact, lightweight optical device with a variable power magnification

A day of sniper training can have a round count barely reaching double digits, where every shot is an opportunity to learn and gain valuable information

Carrying lighter gear means quicker positioning and less fatigue, but how do you choose what to buy, what to bring and what to leave in the car?

There are many reticles on the market, but most tactical rifle optics are duplex, mil-dot, MOA lines or grid types

Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset