This 2-day Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) course is built around teaching how to exploit the mid-range capabilities (100-600 yards) of the AR platform. Taught by a US Special Forces Sniper Instructor, we are going to take your rifle work to the next level.  We will allow you to take the AR platform you have and capitalize on its inherent accuracy with maximum effectiveness. Topics covered will include rifle setup, basic ballistics, positional shooting, and an intro to wind reading. In this course you will become capable of stretching the legs on your AR platform out to 600 yards with reliability and confidence. Class will be led by US Special Forces Sniper Instructor Josh Kent Who Can Attend?

• All U.S citizens ages 18 and up that are legally allowed to own/purchase/possess a firearm. Minors are not permitted.
• Those who have completed ‘Rifle 1’ with Warrior Poet Society* or equivalent training

What Do You Need?

• AR Platform with 16” barrel length minimum and .223/5.56 minimum caliber
• 350 rounds of ammunition
  • Match grade ammunition is required
  • No Magnum Calibers or Cartridges
  • No Armor Piercing or Green Tip Ammo
  • No Tracer ammunition
• All rifles will need LPVO or scope with minimum 6x magnification and a MIL-DOT reticle of some type
• Rifle Bipod (tilt-capable)
• Rifle Sling
• Tools to tighten down all screws with the associated system. Fix It Sticks and torque wrenches are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to bring to this course
• Minimum 3 magazines (fully loaded upon arrival)
• Weapons and optics cleaning gear
• Kestrel with applied Ballistics OR Ballistics App on Phone
• Note taking materials and mechanical pencils and Data book
• Ear and Eye protection
• Multi-tool
• Calculator (cell phone app is fine)
• Shooting Tripod

Recommended (not required):

• Hydration system (highly recommended)
• 3 Day Pack / Ruck (including a rolling Pelican or hard case) – to pack up most of your range items to move onto and off of the range
• Spotting Scope (mil-dot reticle highly recommended)
• Laser Range Finder
• Shooting mat
• Sunscreen/ bugspray
• Waterproof bag
• Camp chair
• Cooler
• Lots of water/snacks
• Scope Mounting Kit
• Clothing and Headwear suitable for inclement weather
• Vertx Clothing/Accessories
• Knee Pads
• Woobie Bag (shooting support)
• Any other type of rifle support, monopod, Armageddon bags, or other supported shooting items

Refund Policy for Classes Purchased  Beginning 01 January 2025, an updated refund policy for WPS Training events will be in effect. Due to the logistics of scheduling/manning training events, and maintaining necessary minimum student requirements, there will be no refunds/rescheduling once you have booked your training event. Outside of 60 days from the scheduled event, a store credit may be provided based on exigent circumstances. Inside of 60 days, your purchased slot is transferable and may be sold by you to another interested party. You may shoot reloaded ammo (at your own risk) or steel case (except at Dalton, GA courses, which are BRASS ONLY). You MAY NOT shoot any steel penetrating core, i.e. NATO green tip. We recommend Fiocchi ammo if you are looking for reliable ammo at good price. For all training related questions please contact training@warriorpoetsociety.us *Students seeking to take a Mid-Range Marksman course with Warrior Poet Society MUST have already completed our Rifle 1 course, instructed by either John Lovell or Paul Perkerson, or an equivalent training.