ATOA Endorsed Sniper Night Vision Course

June 1, 2021By 0 comment

Presented by Standing Offhand, DBA and endorsed by our ATOA Sniper SME Committee.

This is a two day course specifically for police snipers in the selection, use and tactics of clip-on NV systems.

Registration information is below. You do not need to be an ATOA member to attend this training.

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ATOA Basic Sniper Course – Show Low, AZ August 2-5, 2021

June 1, 2021By 0 comment

Basic Sniper Course

Instructors:  Instructor cadre comprised of members from the ATOA Sniper SME Committee.     

Topics: This basic sniper course of study covers the use of a precision rifle equipped with a telescopic sight used by officers assigned to Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams.  The course will cover weapon manipulation, principles of deployment and tactics.  Use of force considerations, legal issues and department  policies.  Students will demonstrate marksmanship, concealment/cover principles, identification techniques and communication skills.  This course will prepare the student for their department’s qualification and standards testing.

Requirements:       

1. Rifle with scope capable of shooting one MOA or less

2. 400 rounds of rifle ammo

3. Duty gear

4. All equipment that you would deploy with on a callout

5. Gas mask

7. Wet weather gear

8. Flashlight

10. Data books

11. Pens

12. Rangefinder

13. Cleaning equipment

14. Any other equipment needed

Cost: Training is $500 per student and limited to current ATOA members (Limited to 16 students) Students will receive a $250 Shadow Tec Field Tripod and PIG Saddle as part of the registration cost!!

Date & Time:            August 2-5, 2021

Location:                  Show Low Police Department Range Show Low, AZ

Registration:            Register with Jon Brambila at vicepresident@aztac.org or (928) 777-1918 and go to our website at aztac.org and click on the “shop” tab at the top of the page to submit payment and purchase your membership if needed.

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ATOA Sponsored – Vehicle Sniper Hide Course

April 23, 2021By 0 comment

VEHICLE SNIPER HIDE COURSE

MAY 14, 2021 0800 – 1800 HRS

HOSTED BY: TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT

TPD RANGE: 10001 S WILMOT RD, TUCSON AZ

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This tactics-based course will cover the fieldcraft involved with creating and deploying from a vehicle hide.

TOPICS COVERED:
Building an effective hide inside your vehicle Overwatch for undercover operations Overwatch for warrant service operations Hasty sniper deployment during fluid events Mobile sniper / observer platform
Hiding in plain sight
Shooting from inside your vehicle
Multiple target engagements
Live scenarios / practical application of tactics High instructor:student ratio

Instructors: Jeff Chang and Todd Bisacchi both bring a wealth of operational experience, having deployed in a sniper role in both military and law enforcement capacities. Todd and Jeff also instruct at various other sniper schools around the country.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:-  PRECISION RIFLE (ZEROED)

–  250 + ROUNDS OF AMMO

–  TRIPOD

–  SOFT SUPPORT (BAGS)

–  EYE / EAR PROTECTION (DOUBLE UP)

–  VEHICLE SUITABLE FOR DEPLOYMENT

–  **YOU WILL BE SHOOTING FROM YOUR OWN VEHICLE**

SUGGESTED:

– RANGE FINDER

– BINOCULARS

– SUPPLIES FOR YOUR HIDE BUILD-OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE COURSE.

-FEEL FREE TO BRING ANY MATERIALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE.

PLEASE CALL CALL/TEXT/EMAIL WITH ANY EQUIPMENT ISSUE

REGISTRATION:
CONTACT DAVID NORMAN 480.322.9056 DAVIDNORMAN@TRUKINETICS.COM WWW.TRUKINETICS.COM

$350 PER SHOOTER DUE BY MAY 10, 2021 COURSE IS LIMITED TO 12 SHOOTERS

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ATOA Sponsored – Intro to the LVPO by Trukinetics

April 18, 2021By 0 comment

INTRO TO THE LPVO

MAY 27 – 28, 2021 0800-1800 HRS

LOCATION: CASA GRANDE PD RANGE
2766 S Isom Rd, Casa Grande, AZ

COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to Low Power Variable Optics on a semi-auto rifle platform. Any make/model of LPVO is welcome.

This course is supported by EOTECH
** EOTECH Vudu 1×6 optics and mounts are available for use in the course. Inquire soon, numbers are limited **

TOPICS COVERED: Exploring the wide range of capabilities the LPVO offers the shooter.

  • –  Engagements from 5 yards to 500 yards
  • –  Positive target ID
  • –  Target to target transitions
  • –  Reading your reticle
  • –  Mounting and Zeroing procedures
  • –  Rapid optic manipulations
  • –  Positional shooting
  • –  First focal plane vs second focal plane

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

  • RIFLE / CARBINE
  • LOW POWER VARIABLE OPTIC, ANY MAKE/MODEL, 1-4X THROUGH 1-10X
  • EOTECH VUDU 1 X 6 OPTIC AND MOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED!
  • 600 + ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
  • 3+ MAGAZINES / POUCHES
  • EYE / EAR PROTECTION

SUGGESTED:
– GLOVES – KNEE PADS
– BACKPACK
– HAT / SUNSCREEN

REGISTRATION:

DAVID NORMAN 480.322.9056

DAVIDNORMAN@TRUKINETICS.COM

WWW.TRUKINETICS.COM $350 PER SHOOTER

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