R2 259 Sniper Basic Course – Caldwell

October 19-23 2026, 8:00am-6:00pm

Credit Hours: 50
Course Number: R2 259

Description:

This course will provide a foundation and starting point for police sniper training and deployment.

Topics covered in this course will include, but are not limited to; rifle nomenclature, role of the sniper/observer, rifle and range safety, training documentation, fundamentals of marksmanship, observation and reporting, ballistics, individual movement skills, camouflage and concealment, hide construction and management, use of force as it applies to the sniper, weapons maintenance, and post incident debrief and documentation.

In addition to the topics listed above, we will be reviewing and debriefing various applicable sniper case studies.

* NOTICE * 

Law enforcement/corrections only.  Students are advised to be in good physical condition prior to attending this course.  One of the requirements of this class includes passing the Sniper Functional Fitness Test.  The test description and standards are available on request.

Instructors: Mike Bertucci & Phil Glover

Location:

Canyon County Sheriffs Office
1203 Albany St.
Caldwell, ID 83605

Cost: $1,000 Payable to Snipercraft Northwest
(attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Registration:

Snipercraft NW Caldwell Basic Course

Registration link:  https://snipercraftnw.typeform.com/to/cMFOZAPt

Remarks:

Local Point of Contact: Jessica Evans (208)454-7548