R4 127C Sniper Level 2- Rexburg

July 24-25, 2024 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 16
Course Number: R4127C

Description:

After a review of fundamentals, rifle setups, etc., the Advanced Long-Range course pushes the snipers’ limits in a confidence building prone shoot which assesses initial deficiencies in technique.
Snipers are then tasked with deriving wind solutions for shots out to the extreme limit of their rifles.

Once confident in themselves the sniper(s) move(s) into advanced shooting techniques involving the use of tripods, kneeling, sitting, standing, and improvised.
The sniper students are then introduced to high angle shooting where all the prior knowledge they have gained on course is applied with the addition of complex wind solutions which address the new scenarios. Snipers will learn to tune firing solutions to the specific environment in which snipers operate whether it be urban or rural.The snipers will learn limitations of Ballistics solvers and environmental factors because solvers are limited to gathering data at a given point only.

Sniper Course Equipment List
***Please be aware that we host courses in high mountain environments and proper clothing and equipment can be vital to a good course. Certain hazards are an integral part of these areas and by participating you are wholly accepting any and all risks.
***The use of a firearm by its nature is inherently dangerous and by using firearms within our courses you are accepting said risks.
***If you are using reloads we ask that you be exceptionally careful in using reloads that are within manufacturers specifications so that you are not putting yourself, other students, or the instructors in danger.
Our courses are ALCOHOL FREE. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who we deem not fit to participate due to alcohol or drug intake.

Required Equipment List
Note: If your agency has not provided any of the following equipment we are able to source the recommended equipment and offer special law enforcement pricing. We recommend these brands due to our extended experience with them and their dependability in the harshest conditions. Equipment loadout will to some degree change during the different seasons, but Idaho weather is unpredictable so please adopt wisely.
Waterproof breathable jacket (Recommend Outdoor Research Professional Series)
Waterproof breathable pants (Recommend Outdoor Research Professional Series)
Fleece jacket (Recommend Outdoor Research Professional Series)
Insulated jacket (Synthetic or down) We recommend synthetic fill unless temperatures are well below freezing
Gloves (Lightly insulated for spring, summer, and fall)
Winter Mitts (Rated to negative temperatures)

Ankle Gaiters (Recommend Outdoor Research Professional Series)
Hiking boots that provide ankle support. (Recommend Scarpa Brand)
Polypropylene Liner Socks 2 Pairs
Wool Hiking Socks 2 pairs
Balaclavas (Winter and Summer Types)
Boonie style hat that provides sun protection for the neck and the face. (The sun is much stronger at high elevations and burns happen quickly.)

Eberlestock or Equivalent Sniper pack with rifle Scabbard
Duffle bag for your extraneous or wet gear during movement to and from training site
Sunscreen Lotion/Zinc For Sensitive areas such as nose and ears.
Stomach meds (just in case)
Medications – Please make us aware of any health issues that may affect you. Emergency medical is a long way away.
Water Bottles or Water Bladders Minimum three to four liters of water per day
Toilet paper and Unscented Sanitary Wipes
Hand Cleaner Unscented
Shooting gear
Rifle Capable of Sub ½ MOA Precision (No large bore rifles above 30 caliber except on Advanced Courses)
High Quality First Focal Plane Rifle Scope with MOA or MIL reticles with external elevations and windage adjustment with MIL or MOA markings (Either ¼ MOA or .1 or .2 Mil adjustments) Magnification ranges 3-14, 3-18, or 5-25 power magnification are all appropriate options.
Please note: Second focal plane rifle scopes although they do work complicate solutions and can lead to mistakes in holding wind solutions.
Scope Mounting Appropriate to maximum elevation adjustment of mounted scope.
Scope Mounting Rules:
A Scope with 60MOA of elevation adjustment requires a 20MOA one piece scope base
A Scope with 100MOA of elevation adjustment requires a 40MOA one piece scope base
A Scope with 120MOA of elevation adjustment requires a 60MOA one piece scope base or combination of 30 or 40MOA scope base and one-piece mounting with 20 or 30 MOA of slant for a total of 60MOA slant overall.
Scope Level There are cheap options on Amazon.com and we will install during rifle setup. Please insure you bring the correct size for the scope tube or get a level that attaches to the scope base.
100 rounds of match grade ammo (per day) Norma Match Grade Ammo available for purchase through rangetech.us if needed.
Electronic Hearing Protection Mandatory
Laser range finder (Optional) capable of 1500 meters (or 3000 meters for the advanced course)
Spotting Scope and tripod (Please contact if you do not have a spotting scope with reticle as we can source for you) We recommend Hog Saddle PigLite Carbon Fiber Tripods (We are a dealer if you need one)
(Advanced Courses) Hog Saddle or Arca Rail and tripod We recommend Hog Saddle Standard or PigLite Carbon Fiber Tripods (We are a dealer if you need one)
Bipod with tilt/level feature (Warne Scope Mounts, Atlas, or equivalent quality) We do not recommend Harris brand bipods due to deficiencies in design)
Ballistic Solver) Kestrel Elite 5700 or Kestrel 5700X with Applied Ballistics
Shooting Mat -Waterproof with some padding. (Recommend Eberlestock)
Note: (If you’re bringing a 338LM or 50BMG on a we highly recommend that you bring a large swatch of carpet to keep debris disturbance to a minimum)
Rear Bags 2-3 We will have bags that you can use and/or purchase. $15-20 per bag.
Binoculars Optional but recommended.
Weapon Cleaning Kit and Maintenance Kits -We will have one on hand if you don’t have one.
BoreTech Eliminator Cleaner
Carbon Fiber Cleaning Rod (No steel or plastic)
Aluminum Cleaning Jags
Cotton Wipes
Bore Cleaning Guide Appropriate to Caliber
Fix-It-Sticks Inch Pounds Torque Wrench Kit (Available for purchase)
Sniper Course Level 2 or Advanced Course Students will need the following additional equipment
Angle Cosine indicator -either weapon mounted or handheld.
Rifle Sling with adjustable length (We recommend Hog Saddle Slings $45.00, to purchase, if you don’t have one)
Paracord ->20 feet
For our Advanced Classes and or those that are staying overnight in the areas we are training please make sure that you have the following (At a minimum)
Waterproof tent with full rain fly and tie downs
Sleeping pads
Sleeping bags rated to 0 Celsius/Minus 15F or colder
Headlamps with red lens option
Camp stove
Camp-Chairs (Highly Recommended students have a Helinox lightweight camp chair which we have available for purchase)
Change of clothes for each day
Camp Towel
Toiletries
Food -MREs or freeze dried recommended for multi-day courses. Single day courses pack as you wish keeping in my lunches are on the go.
Water Minimum of 4 liters per day

Instructors: Mike Warn

Location:

Rexburg Police Department

25 E. Main St.

Rexburg, ID 83440

Registration Details:

Contact Information: rangetechus@gmail.com /208-757-0575

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R4232E K9 SWAT/High Risk Patrol (SKIDDS/CATS) Course- Idaho Falls

August 6-8, 2024, 0800-1800

Credit Hours: 30
Course Number: R4232E

Description:

For those that do not understand canines or have a misconception as to just how beneficial canines can be to a SWAT team, S.K.I.D.D.S. is the answer. The goal of this three day course will be to educate and train both canine handlers and the SWAT team members on the deployment of police service dogs in a SWAT operation.

At S.K.I.D.D.S. we will teach you approaches, entries, slow stealth and tactical team movements and searching techniques, safer arrest techniques along with team movement during live gunfire. The skills you will learn at S.K.I.D.D.S. will enhance your searching abilities and make your job safer and easier.

Open to all sworn police officers and military police who are currently members of their departments K9 unit or SWAT team. SWAT and K9 supervisors are encouraged to attend.

CATS is for handlers and K9’s that need a little help before they train with their departments SWAT team. CATS is also for patrol K9 teams that don’t have a SWAT team, will never search with a SWAT team and need a class to improve their officer safety and searching techniques.

The same techniques that are taught at S.K.I.D.D.S. are taught at CATS.

CATS is open to all sworn police officers and military police who are currently members of their departments K9 unit or SWAT team. SWAT and K9 supervisor are encouraged to attend.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

For Dog Handlers

Police Dog and K9 unit

Uniform and Duty Gear

Duty weapon and 250 rounds of handgun ammo

Vest, Tactical Vest and Helmet

Flashlights

Muzzle

30 foot leash

Collars

Large cotton balls

Gas Masks

Eyes and Ear protection

First Aid Equipment

Elbow and Knee Pads

Large amounts of drinking water for handler and dogs

Rain Gear

Bite Suit

Challenge Coin

For SWAT Team Members

SWAT Vehicle with your equipment (Optional)

SWAT Uniform

Duty weapon with approx. 100 rounds of handgun ammo and shoulder weapon with approx. 250 rounds of ammo

Vest, Tactical Vest and Helmet

Flashlights

Gas Mask

Eyes and Ear Protection

Ballistic Shield and Mirror

Elbow and Knee Pads

Radio Communications (Optional)

Drone or robot equipment (if operator present)

One Flash Bang – EDD per person

Large amounts of drinking water

Rain gear

Challenge Coin

Instructors: Brad Smith

Location:

Idaho Falls Police Department

775 Northgate Mile

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Registration Details: To register for this course contact Brianna Smith at BriannasmithK9@gmail.com

 

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R4 127C Sniper Level 2- Rexburg

May 20-21, 2024 0730-1730

Credit Hours: 20
Course Number: R4127C

Description:

Click the link to see the course description- Rangetech Sniper 2 flyer (002) PDF file- Sniper Level 1 Day Class Itinerary

Instructors: Mike Warn

Location:

Rexburg Police Department

25 E. Main St.

Rexburg, ID 83440

Registration Details:

See the link in the course description above.

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R4 224 Crisis Negotiations- Pocatello

September 9-13, 2024 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 40
Course Number: R4224

Description:

Click the following link for course description- NTOA Crisis Negotiations course information

Instructors: TBD

Location:

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Ammon Field Office

3750 E Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Registration Details:

Click the link for registration information- NTOA Crisis Negotiation Registration information

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R4 315 Less Lethal Weapons Instructor- Pocatello

May 14-16, 2024 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: R4315

Description:

Click the link for the training flyer- Pocatello ID 3 Day ICP Ad Flier May 2024

Instructors: TBD

Location:

Pocatello Police Department

911 N. 7th Ave.

Pocatello, ID 83201

Registration Details:

Click the link to go to the CTS Registration page- LINK

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