LE Sniper Skills Clinic - Yakima, Wa

At Modern Day Sniper, we reject the traditional division of "basic" and "advanced" courses when it comes to the professional application of marksmanship with a scoped rifle. We believe that the essential distinction is not between basic and advanced skills, but between the levels of efficiency with which shooters apply these skills. Regardless of their experience level, students graduating from a basic Law Enforcement Sniper class are expected to navigate and problem-solve dynamic situations, regardless of their level of complexity. Being new, or green won’t matter - what will matter is your dedication to submitting the fundamentals to your subconscious, therefore widening your cognitive bandwidth to process more information, and make critical decisions under high levels of stress.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." – Leonardo da Vinci

Regardless of HOW you use a rifle, shooting is shooting, is shooting. Contrary to the dogmatic thought processes of the old guard there’s no difference between a tactical shooter and a competitive shooter. Proficient is proficient, no matter which way you cut it. That goes for all four of the Modern Day Sniper customer archetypes - Professional Snipers, Enthusiasts, Hunters, or Competitors. Everyone can, and must, learn from everyone.

After you solidify your understanding of the foundations of marksmanship, the basics of how to predict where your bullet will be in time and space, and how to interpret wind conditions well enough to get your bullets onto your targets, it’s time to step it up a notch.

I’m not a fan of using the word “advanced” when it comes to much of anything. The goal that we’re striving for is to become “unconsciously competent” while we execute the basics. Those basics being tasks such as loading, unloading, identifying and reducing malfunctions, identifying mechanical issues with your precision shooting system, building shooting positions that are fundamentally sound and consistent, and finally delivering shots with control. Once those tasks are submitted to the subconscious mind we can then start increasing our cognitive bandwidth to process more information in the same amount of time, without feeling overwhelmed.

We’re working towards the famous “flow state” of the mind. This is the goal with the Skills Progression Class. You could have just graduated from a basic level sniper school a month ago and you can show up to this class and gain huge amounts of proficiency. You may be on the upper end of the skills spectrum, perhaps fighting against a plateau that you can’t get over, or you’re looking for a structured approach to coaching. This is where you’ll find it.

No matter what the venue provides us with target sizes, ranges, shooting props, or wind conditions we’ll help you take your skills to the next level with focused shooting drills and expert level coaching. If it’s windy - we’ll work on wind calls and hitting small targets with intention. If it’s calm, we’ll work on alternate shooting positions and teach you how to take control of your mind so you can release every single shot with intention, and control.

We’re here to build on your foundation, refine your motor skills, and teach you how to explore more potential within yourself, by yourself.

The goal? Create a self-sufficient shooter who can operate autonomously, and effectively.

This is where our Skills Progression Clinic comes into play.

Class Prerequisites: This class is specifically designed for professional snipers and is NOT open to the general public. Attendees must provide a copy of their law enforcement credentials or US Department of Defense ID card, along with a graduation certificate from an accredited sniper school.

Eligibility extends to any active duty or reserve Law Enforcement Officer, or Department of Defense member, currently serving in the role of a sniper or designated marksman. Even without a basic sniper certification, you can attend if you're serving in that role at the time of enrollment.

What’s covered?

• Modern Marksmanship Mechanics
• Refinement of fundamentals to train them into the subconscious
• Tripod Selection and Shooting Techniques
• Surgical Shooting Skills
• Alternate Shooting Positions and Wobble Zone Management
• Detailed External and Terminal Ballistics Discussions (Including Barrier Penetration)
• Detailed Wind Reading Discussions and Processes (Venue Dependent)
• Moving Targets (if range supports)

If there is any question regarding prerequisites, please contact us at info@moderndaysniper.com and we will address specific questions.