• OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency.
• Tactical medics (TEMS) are also eligible if they are OPOTC certified as Ohio peace officers, assigned to a tactical team, and employed full—or part-time by an Ohio governmental agency.

The police sniper serves as the surgical arm of your special operations team, and like any surgeon, they require highly specialized training to excel in their profession. This program is designed to provide the foundation and starting point for that training.

Over five days of high-intensity, real-world instruction, student snipers will be prepared to meet the responsibilities and challenges of this critical role. As one of the most comprehensive Basic Police Sniper courses available, it covers all aspects of the essential sniper skillset.

Be ready to be challenged.

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• Develop enhanced marksmanship, observation, and concealment skills.
• Demonstrate sniper-specific mission planning and execution techniques.
• Apply fieldcraft and hide construction techniques in realistic scenarios.

Materials Needed:

• Notebook and pens
• SWAT callout uniform and equipment
• Sniper-grade rifle with scope and bipod (223 or better)
• 320 rounds of match-grade ammunition
• Tripod and rifle mount
• Gas mask
• Sidearm and holster
• Hearing protection
• Binoculars or spotting scope

Cleaning Equipment:

• One-piece cleaning rod, bore guide
• Cotton patches
• Cleaning solvent (e.g., Butch’s Bore Shine)
• Strong copper solvent (e.g., Montana Extreme Copper Killer)

Hide Construction Kit:

• Black Landscaping cloth
• Sheer curtains, off-white sheers/cheesecloth
• Black garbage bags
• Nylon Screen, duct tape, push pins, and clamps

Suggested Materials:

• Elbow/knee pads, gloves, hat, rain gear
• Shooting mat, sunscreen, insect repellent
• First aid kit, camo paint, ghillie suit
• Dragbag, load-bearing gear, cooler

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If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.

Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day one of training.

Students are responsible for their ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.