The KY STATE POLICE Modified Sniper Qual

 

An old qualification target with a vintage FBI sniper school data book. Documentation on the target states that the run was made in 4:11 total.

Years ago, I had the pleasure and honor of attending the Kentucky State Police Advanced Sniper School a couple of times.  I went back several more times with the honor of helping put it on.

This article is not about the grueling 16+ hour days, the realistic scenarios or the demanding mental and physical conditioning needed to pass.  This article is about the single thing that sent many a perspective sniper, or in some cases experienced sniper packing without a certificate at the end of the week.

This article is about the modified qualification course.

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