• Length: 4 Days (40 Hours)
• Dates: Nov. 10-13, 2025
• Cost: $999
• Payment: Pay with card on web or email us to hold a seat and be invoiced
• Location: Ben Franklin Range – Templeton, PA
• Intent: This course is designed for any officer who provides overwatch with a scoped carbine for patrol or tactical elements during pre-planned operations or during responses to critical incidents:
o Patrol officers with LPVOs/Scoped Carbines
o DM/Overwatch Units
o SWAT Snipers using SPRs
The LE Designated Marksman concept enhances public safety by reducing tactical error through better informed decision making.
Equipment Needed:
o SPR/DM Rifle with magnified optic (recommend mil/mil), MRDS encouraged, weaponlight, 2-point sling
o 1200 rounds duty or match ammo with 5 magazines (Recommend 2x20rd, 3x30rd)
o Bipod (recommend Harris)
o Tripod: RRS TFCT34L w/Anvil 30 head, Leofoto , etc.
o Support bag (recommend Gamechanger Schmedium Waxed – heavy fill)
o Rear Bag (recommend Gamechanger Pint-Size Waxed – Spexlite Fill)
o Laser Range Finder (Recommended)
o Pistol, 2 magazines, 50rds
o Duty belt with at least 1 rifle mag pouch
o Backpack, Eye & Ear Pro, Food/water, weather appropriate clothing, kneepads
o Helmet with NV mount (if issued)
o Night Vision Device & Illuminator (if issued)
o Clip on, inline night vision system (if issued)
o Gasmask (if issued)
Topics:
o DM Employment Concepts
o Rifle/Optic/Ammunition options & selection criteria
o SPR/DMR Maintenance Procedures
o Rifle Setup & Equipment Optimization
o Policy Considerations/Sustainment Training
o Zeroing Procedures
o Internal/External/Terminal Ballistics
o Known Distance/Data Collection
o Range Estimation/Unknown Distance
o Laser Range Finder Techniques
o Self-Spotting/Shot Correction
o Chronograph/Solver Usage
o Low-Percentage Shots
o Tripod Employment
o Barricade Firing and Utilization of Support Bags
o Inter-team Dialogue and Coordination
o Advanced Range Card & Data Management Techniques
o Terrain Analysis/Urban Movement Principles
o Target Detection/Observation Skill Exercises
o Near-Side Glass Defeat
o Low-light Observation & Shot Correction Techniques
o Night DM Operations: NODS & White Light
o Mission Planning with DM integration
This is not just a shooting course. It will provide you with the skills & knowledge needed to do the job.
Lodging is available at Ben Franklin Range the night prior to each training day for $65/night. Contact them to reserve: https://benfranklinrange.com/lodge/
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