This 3-day program is designed for officers currently assigned to the position. Officers attending this course of study must have attended at least one recognized basic police sniper class and provide proof of successful completion.  Students can expect training time of approximately 24-26 hours of training time.

This course offers intensive study in precision rifle and police sniper skills, tactics and techniques under urban conditions. The student will participate in classroom training along with field and shooting exercises designed to challenge their marksmanship, teamwork, observation and communication skills, judgment, and performance under stress. Cutting edge interactive Live-fire judgments training (digital sniper simulator) evolutions with realistic full moving target scenarios in urban settings are integrated into this class.  CAPS simulation training for the police sniper provides the latest state of the art training... period.

Curriculum includes, but not limited to;

• Live fire on Urban Environments
• Coordinated Engagement
• Realistic moving Targets
• Elevated Shooting Platforms
• Urban Police Sniper Tactics and Operational considerations
• Current and Emerging Urban Police Sniper Technologies
• Field Expedient Shooting Platforms
• Vehicle Hides and Mobile Overwatch
• Live fire on Unknown Distances
• Live fire Intermediate Barriers
• Positive Target Identification
• Urban Fieldcraft and Movement
• Urban Hide Selection and Development
• Effective Urban Camouflage
• Practical Shooting Exercises
• Live fire Night Vision Engagement with Target ID
• Case Studies

Shooting exercises for this school are designed for the bolt action law enforcement rifle equipped with telescopic sight adjustable for elevation and windage.  Note: in order to successfully complete the school, the rifle/ammo combination should be capable of consistently firing a five (5) shot group not larger than one minute of angle. (One inch at 100 yards).  It is suggested that the caliber be not less than .223 nor greater than .300 Win Mag.

The cost is $595 per student. Please remit purchase order, check or money order along with entry application payable to: Crosshairs, Inc., 260 Hurricane Rd., Keene, NH. 03431.   Download applications from our web site - www.crosshairs.orgor call (603) 357-2604.  Pre-register by E-mail:   crosshairs@ne.rr.com.

Signature from Department head, Chief of Police or Agency Director required.  Students are responsible for their own ammunition, transportation, meals, and lodging arrangements. Crosshairs Inc. and Hartford CT PD are not responsible for any expenses incurred in the event the training is canceled for any reason.

PLEASE NOTE: all applications and tuition/PO must be received prior to beginning of class.  Tuition includes a comprehensive classroom manual, and all classroom and range materials.  Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of application and tuition.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 150 rounds - match grade duty ammo required  Special application ammunition will be provided as part of the class tuition.
 

• Scope-sighted rifle (semi-automatic or bolt action) capable of holding five (5) rounds.  1 ¼ inch sling swivels and/or bi-pod.  (w / cleaning equipment)
• Safety glasses with protective side panels & hearing protection.
• Shooting glove/hand protection (weak hand) for sling abrasion.
• Clothing suitable for classroom & range environments.  Range exercises will be conducted in existing weather conditions.  Foul weather gear is recommended.
• Duty flashlight (one handed operation)
• All operational gear (which would be taken on a callout)

• Camouflaged uniform / Gillie & camouflage hide materials
• Military type (US GI) rifle sling (leather or web 1 ¼ inch
• Spotting scope (25 power recommended) / Binoculars
• Range Finder
• Drag Bag, Mat, ground cloth  (Do not bring competition equipment to this school)