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Police Tactical Marksman |
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Advanced Police Tactical Marksman |
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Squad Designated Marksman |
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Military Pre-Sniper |
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Military Advanced Sniper |
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Advanced Ballistics & Data Collection |
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Low-Light / Night Operations |
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Sniper Employment (Command) |
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Glass & Material Penetration |
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Site Specific Response Planning |
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Helo Platform Sniper Employment |
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Services
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Customized training packages, per agency request |
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Training plan development and implementation |
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Equipment selection and procurement assistance |
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Ballistic research and data generation for
specific weapon system / ammunition combinations |
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Special equipment design and manufacturing |
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Civilian long-range firing instruction /
coaching |
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What We Do
 Advanced Marksmanship
Our advanced marksmanship training prepares the
operator for the demands of the tactical environment
by teaching a wide variety of firing positions that
allow more team flexibility in position setup, and
stresses the importance of “hasty” positions. We
also introduce students to specialized tools that
support their mission requirements. The techniques
we teach are a combination of the best methods we
have gleaned from working with the world’s top
special operations professionals, as well as a few
new ones which have been validated by extensive
testing and field application. All methods taught
are selected based upon real-world application and
value for use in the field environment.
Advanced Ballistics
We instruct students in our own proprietary method
of ballistics and wind calculations as well as
ballistics data collection methods. Our methods for
ballistic calculation are easier and more accurate
than any other system we have seen. These ballistics
training and calculation methods provided are based
upon 7 years of independent research, and validated
by over 15,000 rounds of live-fire. Our SOP’s
address changes in internal ballistics as well as
external ballistics. This research was conducted
specifically to determine the causes and solutions
to many problems encountered by snipers such as:
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Poor cold barrel accuracy
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Shifting zeroes
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“Wild” shots out of the group
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Shifts in impact as barrels heat
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Lost zeros after storage or travel
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Loss of accuracy or zero after cleaning
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Poor ballistic repeatability for long-range
shots (unreliable dope), especially from a cold
barrel
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Commonly published and taught ballistic formulas
that do not work
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Conflicting ballistics formulas from different
sources
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Conflicting maintenance methodologies from
different experts
The research into these problems has been extensive
and is still ongoing. Consultations have been made
with top barrel makers, metallurgists, NASA
physicists, 1000 yard bench-rest champions, and
ballistics experts from several bullet and
ammunition manufacturers. All of our amassed
research data (and graciously offered input from the
premier subject matter experts in the field) have
resulted in a series of ground-breaking proprietary
processes which are included in our courses of
instruction. These include:
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Diagnostic procedures to determine if, when, and
why your rifle shifts impact (internal or
external ballistics vs. harmonics / metallurgy)
and how to predict it
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Zeroing methods that use the best statistical
model for accuracy, and provide for cold and hot
barrel impact points
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The best bore storage condition to yield to most
accurate and consistent cold-bore shot, and a
maintenance procedure to give snipers the most
accurate, predictable zero possible; at any
range and under any condition
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Data collection techniques that yield the best
downrange “dope"
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A comprehensive ballistics lecture based on the
best scientific data, tailored for sniper
applications
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Ballistic adjustment factors that work in any
temperature, altitude or combination of factors,
unlike older “book” formulas
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Trajectory / impact adjustments for temperature
which are based on powder burn rate as well as
air density (not included in ballistic software
and PDA programs)
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The “Super Dope Card” that is customized with
your data and adjustment factors; a whole data
book on one card; adjusts for conditions
anywhere, faster and easier than PDA’s
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New, more accurate slope cosines that are based
on real ballistics, not simple angle geometry
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Wind reading and doping techniques that work
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Methods for conducting regional or site specific
“Wind Studies”
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New lead methods for higher hit ratios on moving
targets
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Offset aiming techniques for helicopter firing
and other moving platforms
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New methods of range card prep and planning,
including pre-plotting avenues of movement,
leads and holds
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Creating permanent “Perch Packages” for regular
over-watch / firing positions as integrated into
a site-specific tactical response plan
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How to apply the “Natural Function of Angles” to
wind and moving target leads
Our ballistics calculation methods adjust for the
internal ballistics changes that occur with
environmental change, not just the atmospheric
change predicted by computer software programs.
These methods are the most advanced available, yet
are not difficult to understand or execute and do
not require a computer or PDA in the field.
The data collection techniques use statistical
significance and inexpensive commercially available
measurement devices to extract a tremendous amount
of information in a short amount of time. They can
be done in as little as 40 shots, and will yield not
only trajectory information, but important accuracy
performance information about your rifle from both
cold barrel and hot. The data collection methods are
faster, more accurate and engineered to minimize the
risk of user error in recording and interpreting
live-fire information. These methods also provide
excellent documentation for use in court if
required.
Advanced Tactical Training
We provide training in both command level team
employment, and team level operational SOP’s. Our
training is current and relevant, being based on
lessons learned from current events. Our field
training is tailored to give the highest degree of
realism possible. Our programs can be tailored to
the specific needs of the client agencies, with
specialized training blocks such as helo platform,
hostage rescue, night ops, moving over-watch, etc. |
What We Don't Do
Physically or Mentally Harass Students
In our experience, a student’s ability to uptake
technical information and commit lessons to memory
is hindered by excessive physical stress and
constant distraction. While our courses are
physically challenging, we do not add additional
physical stress such as PT tests, or attempt to
judge the physical abilities of the students by our
own arbitrary standards. Physical standards are the
sole responsibility of the student’s agency. We do
not haze or harass students during the course. Our
schedule however, is carefully crafted to ensure
that there is almost no down-time during the course,
and training intensity is maintained from start to
finish. Time taken to PT or harass students is
considered time lost from learning important skills.
Ability to handle mental stress is evaluated both by
written test, and a final shooting exercise
requiring a 100% score for a graduation certificate.
Stress is naturally induced by the difficulty of the
task, and the time constraints imposed for its
execution.
Accept Money to Promote Products in Our Courses
The Ballistic Edge will not advocate, demonstrate,
or require any student to use any item or product in
return for payment by any manufacturer of the
product. Any equipment shown or recommended will be
included because of its value and our belief that
it will genuinely assist and enhance the ability of
clients to perform their required duties.
Publicize our Client Agency List for Advertisement
TBE will not disclose the names of client agencies
without the express permission of the agency to do
so.
Deliver less than we promise
Each course is meticulously planned so that all
curriculum is covered in detail. No down-time is
allowed so students never waste time between
events. |
