FOG HORN News Blast 21 April 2010

The 2010 FNH-Leupold Long Range Precision Competition

to be held at Ft. Meade, MD, June 7th- June 11th.
By: Sal Palma

Up to thirty (30) two-man counter sniper/sniper teams  FIRST PLACE – Two FN SPR A-3G Rifles with
will compete against each other in a week of grueling Leupold Optics
events.  SECOND PLACE – Two FN SPR A-1 Rifles with
In its 16th iteration, this precision rifle match is by Leupold Optics.
invitation only and pits military and law enforcement  THIRD PLACE- Two FN TSR XP Rifles with
teams from Canada and the United States in a series of Leupold Optics.
sniper / counter sniper exercises.  FOURTH - THIRTIETH PLACE – Misc. prizes
This year’s event is sponsored by FNH USA and Leupold provided by vendors in attendance at the
Stevens, and co-hosted by members of the Baltimore competition.
Washington Metropolitan Area Law Enforcement
agencies at the Local, State and Federal level.
Although teams do compete for top honors and prizes, -SP
the thrust for this competition remains five days of
marksmanship training for the sniper and counter sniper
teams in attendance. During the event members are
encouraged to exchange ideas and information; gaining
from each other’s experiences.
In order to be eligible, both team members must occupy
positions or be assigned as counter snipers/snipers,
sniper/counter sniper team leaders or instructors of
counter sniper or sniper marksmanship. Team members
should be volunteers and have operated together as a
counter sniper/sniper team in the past. Participants
should be in excellent health and physically fit.
There will be no exceptions made or cancellations
accepted due to inclement weather conditions. The
match must go on and teams must be willing to accept
whatever Mother Nature has in store.
The course of fire will include a Poker Run Shoot,
Observation Exercise, Moving Target, Range Estimation
and Observation, Stationary Fire, Cold Bore at 200 and
500 yds., Obstacle Course and Movement, and Unknown
Distances.
Prizes will be awarded to all participants according to the
following schedule:

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