Precision Rifle- a Three-day course consisting of long-range precision shooting from distances of 50 to 800 yds.
We will review the following subjects: Safety, Rigging of the sniper rifle, fundamentals of marksmanship, ballistics,
correcting for environmental factors, firing positions, angle shooting, camouflage & concealment. We will also
thoroughly cover alternate positions, low light firing techniques with and with night vision devices, range estimation,
firing thru glass, engaging moving tgts, and many other advanced techniques.
We will shoot several challenging courses of fire to include moving targets, snap, target discrimination drills,
coordinated command firing, shooting through glass, advanced stress courses & competition and advanced urban
operations. During this course the latest equipment will be highlighted to include night vision and thermal optics.
Cost: $600, minimum of 12 students with 20 students being the maximum.
Equipment List:
Issued sniper rifle with BDC riflescope normally 308 or 223 cal Rifle bipod
600 rds ammo Wind meter if desired Hearing protection
Round count/ Data book Cleaning kit Clear eye protection
Spotting scope w/ tripod and or binoculars Notebook and pen
Rifle Sling (Preferably 2 point sling adjustable) Rangefinder
Pistol and issued gun belt w 300 rds ammo Shooting mat if wanted
Issued handheld radio with head phone / mike Calculator or PDA if desired
Jim Smith is a highly skilled instructor with 25 plus years of Tactical Firearms Instruction experience. He is a well-
respected member of the Special Operations community and has a wealth of real world tactical and instructional
experience. Jim’s laser direct and intuitive style of teaching will quickly elevate any agency’s tactical ability
Having been an Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Engineer and a Delta Force Operator, Jim has a lengthy
operational background with real world combat experience. His past experience includes participating in several
combat raids and high threat security details in hostile overseas locations.
Jim is a recent former member of the AWG and only teaches what is tactically relevant and in current use. Spartan
Tactical offers courses in Pistol, Carbine, Urban Operations and Precision Rifle.
Please go to the web site and fill out the application on the bottom of the calendar page and
submit it with the full course tuition to hold your slot. Thanks, Jim