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Storm Mountain Training Center, Inc. Sniper Observer Competition

Click here to download a PDF with more information about the match including a registration form.

From: Storm Mountain Training Center

To: Competitors

Subject: Sniper / Observer Competition 14-16 October 2011.

SMTC is excited and proud to be able to sponsor an event that is so worthwhile and life changing for our wounded service members returning from warzone deployments.

All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to the Wounded Warrior Project to enhance their continued assistance and support of our service members.

WWP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL with additional program offices located in New York City and Washington D.C. WWP was founded in Roanoke, Virginia by a group of veterans and friends who took action to help the injured service men and women of this generation.

The Wounded Warrior Mission
To honor and empower wounded warriors.

Wounded Warrior Vision
To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation's history.

Wounded Warrior Core Values
-Fun
-Integrity
-Loyalty
-Innovation
-Service

Wounded Warrior Purpose
  1. To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members.
  2. To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
  3. To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.
In an effort to maximize our combined donations, please support this event. Even if you cannot compete in the event, please tell everyone you know about this and raise donations if at all possible. Did deep, our service members dig deep for our freedoms each and every day.

Competition Info
  1. All registration and entry fee's must be paid no later than close of business 1700 (5:00 p.m.) on 1 July, 2011. Payment must be in certified check or money order. Make payable to Storm Mountain Training Center, Inc. , Rt. 1, Box 60, Elk Garden WV, 26717. Entry fees are $250.00 each, $500. per team.
  2. Start time. Please notice that the start time is 0800 (8:00 am) on 14 October 2011.
  3. Gear requirements. Competitors are required to provide all weapons, ammunition and equipment needed for the competition. The below list is given as a suggested minimum:
    • Rifle (Non-Magnum).
    • Sniper Rifle Ammunition: 150 Live and 5 Blanks.
    • Carbine (7.62mm Maximum).
    • Carbine Ammunition: 100 Live.
    • Handgun (.45 ACP Maximum)
    • Handgun Ammunition: 100 Live.
    • Support Kit to include holster, mag pouches for handgun and carbine.
    • Personal Gear. To be packed in rucksack.
      • Firing support
      • Compass
      • Hearing protection
      • Small pruning shears
      • Ghillie suit suggested
      • At least 2 quarts of water in canteens/camelbacks etc.
      • First aid kit
      • Bee sting/allergy kit
      • Rain gear (Poncho or rainsuit)
      • Food (We will not break for chow)
    • Miscellaneous. Calculator, Pen/Pencils, clipboard.
  4. Nature of competition. The events contained in the competition are based on military/Law Enforcement training evaluations used by the USMC, US Army and FBI sniper schools. Military standards will be followed. The competition, while demanding in nature, will be achievable for the average competitor who is in good physical condition, has a basic knowledge of sniper skills and a suitable weapon system. Matches for the competition will be:
    • Match 1. Kims' game.
    • Match 2. Stalk exercise.
    • Match 3. Target Detection exercise.
    • Match 4. Range Estimation exercise.
    • Match 5. Cold Bore Shoot (distance will be advised day of event, 200-600 yards).
    • Match 6. C/Sniper Urban Shoot.
    • Match 7. Mil/Reticle Holds Shoot.
    • Match 8. Sniper Unknown Distance Field Fire Shoot w/ Mover.
    • Match 9. Handgun Hide Clearance Shoot.
    • Match 10. Handgun/Carbine Stress Shoot.
    • Match 11. Target ID Shoot.
  5. Categories. Competitors must enter as a 2-man team. Competitors may only enter in one category (Civilian, Military, Law Enforcement). Trophies will be awarded to the high overall 2-man team and then 1st, 2nd and 3rd place 2-man teams in each category based on an overall aggregate of the 11 matches. No individual match awards will be given. Donated prizes will be placed on the prize table and each winning team starting with the first place teams in each category will be allowed one trip to the table. If numbers of prizes outnumber the total of the first three places in each of the three categories (Mil, LE, Civ.) the next place teams in each categories will draw from the prize table until all prized are given out.
  6. No Laser range finders or weapons with a magnum caliber will be allowed.
  7. Our plan is to have a pig roast dinner on the evening of October 15th and an old fashioned Blue Grass concert right after.
  8. An event T-shirt will be provided to each competitor, with additional t-shirts on sale during the event.
  9. Phone (304) 446-5526.
    Rod Ryan
    VP, Operations
  10. Click here to download a PDF with more information about the match including a registration form.


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