www.sniperschool.com Marine officer testing a new urban sniper qualification during Sniper Instructor Development course at GPS Defense Sniper School Snipers start with rifle unloaded, load and fire 5 rounds from three positions at six inch steel targets ranging from 100 to 300 yards. No misses are allowed. Lowest time takes highest score. Note immediate use of sling in sitting position and relaoding without lifting head off rifle or taking eyes off target.