Sniper: OR (Operational Readiness) Training Series
Tue, Oct 20
|Lucerne Valley
Three focused training days. Three critical skill sets. One outcome: a more capable operational sniper. Train the skill set you need—or complete all three days for full-spectrum readiness.
Time & Location
Oct 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
Lucerne Valley, 31212 Squaw Bush Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356, USA
About The Event
The Operational Readiness Training Day (ORTD) series was developed by Tyler Hughes and refined through continuous law enforcement and military application since 2013. The training model prioritizes execution over theory and addresses modern sniper challenges including positional limitations, urban complexity, elevated engagements, and dynamic targets. Each training day is intentionally structured to deliver measurable performance gains within a single training cycle, minimizing time away from duty while maximizing operational return. Agencies consistently report improved shooter confidence, faster engagement solutions, and greater independent problem-solving capability in snipers who complete OR events.
Training Day Options
Day 1 – Tripod Employment & MasteryFocuses on the tripod as a primary engagement platform, developing stability, recoil control, and efficiency for engagements out to 600 yards. Heavy emphasis on moving target engagements.
Day 2 – Alternate Positions MasteryAddresses urban and rural firing problems using barricades, vehicles, rooftops, terrain, and improvised supports. Prone is restricted to zeroing…