Grey Sky LE Designated Marksman Course

Length: 3 Days (30 Hours)
• Dates: Jan 27-29, 2026
• Cost: $999
• Payment: Pay with card on web or email us to hold a seat and be invoiced
• Location: Firearms Academy of Seattle, Onalaska, WA

Registration is through the instructor's website. A $40 per student per day range fee is due to FAS the first morning of class.

https://greyskytraining.com/product/le-designated-marksman-course-onalaska-wa-jan-27-29-2026/

• 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 900 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 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: There are several hotels in nearby Chehalis, WA.