Our Story
In 2018, during joint training with another team, SWAT snipers Andrew Beatty and Jonathan Stineford were introduced to a new method of calling out their hide locations. This simple and effective method resolved some challenges they had been facing. It enhanced communication and coordination between the snipers and their entry, arrest, breaching, and containment teams. Additionally, it minimized crossfire potential while providing the snipers with more efficient assistance from team medics when needed.
Beatty and Stineford questioned why such a fundamental tactic wasn't taught at a basic school earlier in their careers. This observation was part of a larger trend, where we found simple, sensible insights during random training events over a long period of time. This raised the question: Why isn't there a comprehensive basic level class for SWAT snipers that consolidates all these fundamental tactics in one place?
Furthermore, it was observed that on average competitive match shooters were often a few steps ahead of tactical shooters, in terms of accuracy and efficiency. This isn't to say tactical shooters aren't typically proficient, because they are, but an opportunity for improvement was discovered. This may be due to the match community’s focus on competition and continuous evolution. This raised the question: why aren’t tactical shooters adopting applicable equipment and techniques commonly used by match shooters? If the equipment is sturdy and reliable, and the techniques are proven, they are interchangeable.
We want to preface this next part by saying we've attended some excellent training over the years. However, as with any industry, not all training is created equal. Over time, we observed a couple instances where outdated tactics and misinformation were being taught.
For example, one instructor discouraged the use of shooting tripods, describing them as heavy, awkward, and unstable. A law enforcement student, hearing this advice, then remarked that he was glad he hadn’t wasted money on one. While valuable lessons were still learned at various other trainings, this instance highlighted a lack of relevance in the instructor’s approach. At HRTC, we firmly believe shooting tripods should be standard callout equipment for law enforcement marksmen.
Recognizing the risks of outdated practices, particularly when unknowingly adopted by new law enforcement snipers, we understood the potential danger these misconceptions could pose to snipers, tactical teams, and the communities they serve.
These are the reasons HRTC was developed: to consolidate useful information, help drive progression and combat outdated and potentially hazardous instruction in the LE marksman community. To achieve this, we have established a curriculum we consider bulletproof. HRTC owners have attended instructor development courses, ensuring that our instruction is delivered in a manner that students can understand and retain. We are committed to honoring time-tested methods while staying current with the tools and evolving tactics needed to remain relevant. We have also partnered with landowners and other industry professionals to establish a range equipped with all the necessary tools to provide the best instruction available.
With the ease of access to capable equipment in today’s hunting and recreational shooting market, we recognized the need for proper training on how to use it effectively and ethically. The HRTC Competitive Hunter course was then created with the goal of enhancing rifle hunters' success while reducing the occurrence of wounded game animals in the wild. This mission is accomplished by applying some of the same fundamentals and techniques we teach in our LE Sniper Basic course.
Beatty and Stineford joined forces with Steven Kreyenhagen, a long-time friend, fellow hunter, competitive shooter, and veteran, knowing he would be a valuable asset in accomplishing HRTC's goals.
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