The first thing that happens on your journey to becoming a sniper is that about 40 to 50 candidates arrive at the US Army Sniper School in Fort Benning, Georgia, every seven weeks. Usually, only four graduates will have what it takes to pass this rigorous Course. 

Pulling the trigger and being a great shooter is only a tiny part of the battle; you're going to need to know more than just guns to get you through the next few weeks. 

Excellent proficiency in physics and mathematics is a must-have for any would-be sniper. 

The job of a Sniper on the battlefield is to be accurate. Because of this, a single shot could turn the tide of a battle. That means a US Army Sniper must effectively calculate the windage, the range to the target, and what happens with gravity over distance and even the Coriolis effect. 

The effect of the Earth's rotation on a moving object will all cumulatively have on a bullet as it travels through the air. 

Before you even get to Sniper School, you'll undergo the Army Physical Fitness Standard Test with your home unit. With this test, you absolutely must earn top marks. You'll also need enough experience in either the Infantry, Cavalry, or Special Forces soldier. In addition, you must have an extremely high score in the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery. 

Next, you'll undergo a thorough psychological evaluation since you'll be spending most of your career alone in a 2-man sniper pair. Because of this, the US army needs to know that you have the mental fortitude to handle the pressures of the job and isolation together for extended periods. 

Even if you pass all those requirements and make it to the start of Sniper school, you will still have to complete the following;

• Another physical fitness test followed by;
• A marksmanship test with the M 4 assault rifle using only iron sights 

Fail either test, and that's it for you; you go home. 

At the start of your second week, you'll be faced with your next pass or fail test. Then, you and your class will camouflage yourself on one of the school's wilderness courses called a stalk. You will have to maintain your position for hours while instructors search for you with high-powered binoculars. 

You'll need to tough it out and ignore the scorching Georgia heat crawling ants, spiders, snakes, and other creepy crawlies. If you move or are spotted, you automatically fail the stalk. 

You'll also undergo target detection training. You'll be taught to use your eyes, binoculars, spotting scope, and a rifle scope to detect targets. After learning all these skills, you will be tested. Failure means you go home.

In weeks three through five, they'll pair you with another student, and you'll both swap as Shooter and Spotter. 

The Sniper Spotter is responsible for calculating wind and other environmental effects, feeding his Shooter the critical data needed to make an accurate shot.

Throughout these weeks, You'll spend your time either in the classroom or at the range testing your marksmanship.

If you fail any of the marksmanship tests, you'll go home. 

You'll spend six weeks learning how to shoot from different positions as a sniper rarely ever shoots from the famous prone firing position. 

You'll be forced to contort your body to hold uncomfortable positions for hours at a time. Then, finally, you still must deliver an accurate shot to a predetermined target. Failure means you go home. 

Your final and seventh last week will be a test of all your previous lessons.

You will plan and execute a sniper and counter-sniper mission undergoing urban infiltration and hide setup techniques. You'll then move to the woods and learn to build subsurface hides meticulously camouflage holes in the ground, where a sniper may live for days at a time in a real-world mission. 

Final culmination exercise; This consists of the following.

• Live Stalking; 
• Detecting a target estimating range, and 
• Accurately Shooting 

Failure in any element of the Course means, you guessed it, you go home.

The US Army employs some of the deadliest snipers globally, and of all that apply. As a result, only a tiny percentage will ever reach Sniper Course Graduation and receive the respected Sniper Patch.

• High level of physical fitness
• Patience and perseverance ,
• Even-keeled mindset
• Quiet by nature
• Above average Intelligence
• Excellent mathematics skills (Snipers Need Math for shooting)
• Nimble to be able to adapt to any change in any situation.
• Decisive

An elite sniper must be able to make quick reaction judgments and decisions, especially if operational environments where circumstances can occur that require a change in plan.

SPC CHARLES GIFFORD (Sniper School Student)

“I wanted this since I was a child, since I was a kid running around in the backyard, playing army. This is what I want to do with my life”.

SGT DALE TAYLOR (Sniper School Student)

“Sniper School is the only thing that I knew about the army, before I joined. I asked for the school, shot 40 out of 40 and 1 out of 3 in the Company and asked for the spot and got it”.

SPC CHARLES GIFFORD (Sniper School Student)

“You can’t stamp out a sniper, you can’t just make a sniper it is a different breed of person. Most of us here believe we are that breed, and I guess in 7 weeks we will find out if we are”.

SSG BRIAN MORAN (SNIPER SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR)

“Sniper School is an introductory course to develop soldiers to take positions as snipers. Basically our job is to train them in specific sets of skills so for instance, target detection, range determination, stalking, marksmanship and various weapon platforms that we use".

"So a Regular Unit Battalion is going to gain a whole lot from having a sniper and utilizing them properly. Most of the time we are utilized to gather that necessary, key vital information that out commander needs in order to drive there planning for a raid or for whatever the mission is, that they are trying to come up with".

SPC CHARLES GIFFORD (Sniper School Student)

"You come here to get certified as a sniper, so I came here and learned meticulously on everything I have been taught back in my unit. I went over it and learned the ins and outs, and why it is done the way it’s done".

SGT DALE TAYLOR (Sniper School Student)

“I come up with a bunch of the guys, that we started class with. These dudes, who have been in sections for the last 2 - 3 years just banging out in there section and they’re gone and I’m not, it’s pretty awesome".

SPC CHARLES GIFFORD (Sniper School Student)

“Don’t Come unless you are ready, because obviously a lot of soldiers did that, they sent 46 and only 4 graduated. If you don’t think you are going to make it you should just go home now. That’s the mindset you got to have. If you think you are going to fail then you have already failed".

If your goal is to be a Police Sniper in SWAT, not only will you need to go through passing a SWAT selection, you will have to go the extra mile with being selected for a Sniper Training Course. Besides the regular skills and requirements for a Tactical Police Officer, a SWAT sniper should be one of most experience operators in the teams.

The ultimate question that future SWAT officers would be asking is ‘How do you Become a Police Sniper in SWAT’.



Get a Good Grounding as a Police Officer First

The primary step in the process of becoming a police sniper in SWAT is first to enlist as a police officer. On that note, it is important to emphasize that there are certain requirements about joining your local or state department. And based on your current qualifications, you will have to go through a designated police academy.

Upon being successful at your academy, you will still have a long road to go with many police departments having a Field Training phase that you will be required to pass before you can even be considered to make the SWAT grade.
You can expect to be on patrol for at least a minimum of 3-4 years to gain valuable street smarts.

If you are brining previous skills from the a military background, or more favorably, have already passed an Army or US Marines Scout Sniper school, you may be fast tracked a year or two depending on how well you can adapt to the role of policing.

Being an ex-military sniper would put you way ahead of many candidates especially with your shooting skills. This is one of many skills that will enable you to be considered as a potential police SWAT sniper.

Combined with that, it is imperative to develop an understanding of urban Close Quarter Skills during your police training. It is important to know Police SWAT Snipers need to have strong knowledge about maneuvering in urban and densely populated areas.

Making the Grade in SWAT as Tactical Operator

The second step in the process is to pass a SWAT unit selection. To be more specific, you will need to apply in order to be considered for a SWAT operator job. Usually, these positions are highly sought after and you may also need the blessing of you immediate supervisors up the chain to assist in recommending you to even get to the starting gate of a SWAT course.

The successful candidates who are chosen for Police SWAT duty may need to return to the police academy for specific SWAT training in close-quarters defensive tactics and the various special weapons use.

During this time, you would also be subjected to highly demanding physical fitness and conditioning.

Go Through a Sniper Training Course

The third step in the process of becoming a police sniper in a SWAT unit is to pass the specialized sniper training. This also may be only after you have spent time on the team and again having proved yourself to your peers, Team Leaders and Superiors. The competition maybe harder again and you will have to compete with other SWAT operators vying for the coveted sniper positions.

Not to worry some SWAT operators are not necessarily suited to the role and may prefer to be Knuckle-Dragging Door-Kicking-Breachers!

Jokes aside, in order to be considered for the sniper position, you must qualify by shooting more accurately and proficiently. Often than not, you must be one of the best shooters from all the candidates and you need your precision shooting skills to be consistent.

Different agencies have different criteria. For example, in most of the states in the US, the mark you need to pass a sniper shoot assessment can be up to a 70-80 per cent success rate.

Also, during this training regime, you will need to show a high degree of patience, excellent observation skills and clear and defined target identification; especially differentiating between hostages and the threat.

Remember the primary role for the police is to arrest the suspect and present them to the judge at court; So in most cases especially in a hostage situation that patience skill set will be the most in use whilst police negotiators are doing their work.

On that note, it is important to emphasize that there are many schools and institutions that offer this kind of training and certification. If the department you are apply for does not have an internal training course there are organizations like the American Sniper Association which provides certified training programs with the critical skills that are required for snipers.

It might be wise to take a closer look at these programs and courses.

Physical Abilities

Another important prerequisite for becoming a Police Sniper is to be in great physical condition. Every member of a SWAT team needs to fulfil the same physical criteria as any other operator. The reasons behind this are quite simple. SWAT teams and police snipers are often engaged in complex and high-stress situations which require strong physical abilities.

Creating an exercise routine or working with hiring a personal trainer helps you meet the physical requirements of being a sniper. You can start a weightlifting and cardio exercise prior to entering the program.

Additionally, outdoor activities can also optimize your skills and abilities that are required for this position. This will increase your chances to be selected as a police sniper in a SWAT unit team.

Combined with that, police snipers need to have a strong mental condition. That way you can judge and anticipate the given situation and find the best possible solution. Your cognitive abilities need to be at a high level.

The SWAT Snipers Bottom Line

On a final note, we can conclude that the goal of becoming a Police Sniper in SWAT can be challenging however with detailed planning and the right attitude, desire to obtain the necessary skills, you can fulfill your ambition of becoming a police sniper in a Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.

 As you might imagine the invading Soviet soldiers were straight up terrified of the ‘White Death’ having to Patrol the blanched Finnish Wilderness with the knowledge that this deadly sniper could be out there waiting to engage them with a spectacular long-distance shot earned him the nickname ‘Belaya Smert’ which is Russian for ‘White Death’, however Simo Hayha’s fellow Finnish soldiers had a completely different name for him. They called him ‘Taika-Ampuja’ which means ‘Magic Shooter’ for that they may have been as accurate as he himself we have to admit that is is less intimidating than ‘White Death’.

His exact sniper account varies depending on the source. Some suggested down as many as 542 Soviet soldiers with his rifle, but no one claims he eliminated any less than 505; this makes them the most effective sniper in any war involving snipers.

with Soviet Sniper Ivan Sidorenko sitting at the close second with 500 kills however the ‘White Death’ kills count may even be higher. Rather than stay comfortable distance behind a sniper rifle for the entire war The ‘White Death may have also cut down several hundred enemy combatants with a submachine gun.

If true that would put his count at approximately 800. That is a frightening number that is impressive considering the cold winter conditions.

The Winter war lasted for a single winter, but just as his nickname suggests this means the ‘White Death’ was putting in serious work. In order to achieve his staggering record he was eliminating an average of 5 to 6 soldiers everyday. Some hunting days were better than others; he wrapped up a terrifying 40 confirmed kills in a single day and eliminating 25 and 20 on two other record days.

A Rifle Without a Scope

The cloud of perpetual death in which he lives saw him promoted from corporal to second Lieutenant, the biggest prank jump in the history of Finland’s Military. Simo Hayha did not use a scope to forge is legendary sniper kill count. He prefered to use the plain old iron sight on his rifle. yeah that’s right! No scope! He's just an all-around old fashion Badass!

There was a strategic reason for this. The ‘White Death’ recognised that scopes made his enemies an easy target. The scope would make the target slightly bigger and also cause them to glint in the sunlight cause him to spot enemy snipers before they spotted him.

At the time every Finnish Citizen was required to do one year of military service and Simo Hayha had done his 14 years earlier back in 1925. That was the extent is military experience. He did join the Finnish Civil Guards as a Reservist, which is essentially the equivalent of the US National Guard, but he's stuck to a civilian life of hunting and farming right up until the Soviet Army decided to invade in 1939 at which point he was summoned back to service.

If his hunting record was anything like this war record we suspect the deer he hunted would of had a nickname for him too.

In 1925 Simo Häyhä the ‘White Death’ was given the option to purchase his service weapon. A standard bolt action rifle. He bought the gun and spent the next in the decade and half mastering it.

When he was called back to duty during the winter war he brought his old bolt action rifle turning down a more modern rifle with advanced optics. The extreme cold which ranged from -20 to -40 degrees fahrenheit caused frequent weapon malfunctions amongst fellow soldiers.

But the ‘White Death’s previous experience with his personal bolt action allowed him to keep the gun functional throughout the winter war.

The Competitive Shooter

Whilst only having minimal Military Experience Simo Häyhä wasn't possessed by the Lord of Incredible Aim. He developed his skill from being a competitive Sharpshooter having grown up a few miles away from the Civil Guard Shooting Range which held annual contests.

He regularly participated in these competition packing his house full of trophies. Among his accomplishments was the ability to hit a target 16 times in a minute at a range of about 500 feet. A talent best described as supernatural!

31 Finnish Snipers Vs. 4000 Soviet Troops

Simo Häyhä was deployed to the Battlefield where he and 31 other soldiers were tasked with holding off an invading force of 4000 Soviet Troops.

Despite having fewer man on the roster with a college football team he has group managed to hold, their ground for the entire winter that's some good goal line defence right there.

He and his fellow Finnish Soldiers had other advantages beyond his Angel of Death status as a sniper.

The Soviet troops all wore bright green uniforms which made them stand out like decorated Christmas trees against the snowy white landscape.

What also did not help the Soviets Was that they lacked any leadership skills mainly because Stalin had them all executed when he purged the USSR from any potential political opponents.

Even though the Soviet invasion of Finland was technically successful they only managed to capture a relatively small amount of border territory, leaving the rest of the country in tact.

The Soviets suffered nearly 400000 Casualties during the winter war compared to the 66000 Casualties of Finland.

An Unusual Firing Position

Most Snipers shoot while lying flat on the stomach because it gives enemies a smaller Target to shoot at. Simo Häyhä the ‘White Death’ prefered to shoot from a sitting position because he felt the position was better for his aim he didn't worry too much about making himself a bigger target because he was much higher than 5 foot tall. He would also use snow in unique ways to conceal himself from the enemy.

He would hide himself in snow banks, he would place snow in his mouth to hide the steam coming from his breath. He would also place snow on his barrel so when he did fire a shot there would also be no steam rising from the after shot. The true definition of taking a cold shot!

The biggest departure from sniper etiquette, he would not aim for the head of the targets but would simply aim at centre mass, which is effective for wartime; but won't do any favours on the online first person shooter leaderboards.

Taking a Shot to the Face

Simo Häyhä the ‘White Death’ had the reputation of being the John Wick of Finnish Snipers eventually the Soviet commanders grew tired of his nonsense and tried targeting him directly with artillery strikes. When that didn’t work the Soviets sent teams of Counter Snipers in to try and hunt him down. The ‘White Death’ was a sniper’s sniper and dispatched them with ease.

However one Soviet sniper got lucky and he sent a shot that struck the ‘White Death’ with an exploding round to the face which tore half his jaw off.

He refused to die and after days of reconstructive surgery he finally regained consciousness the day after the winter warhead ended

A Long Life After the War

The deadliest sniper in World War 2 lived long enough to have witnessed the rise in popularity of the modern era and lived a quiet for life.

In the winter of 1939 Simo Häyhä the ‘White Death’ became the deadliest sniper in history with over 500 confirmed kills without even using a scope before returning home to live the rest of his life in the 20th century in peace.

Simo Häyhä died in a war veterans' nursing home in Hamina in 2002 at the age of 96,and was buried in Ruokolahti.

The scout sniper has the ultimate task to support various covert missions, reconnaissance and combat activities. In addition to these tasks, scout snipers have a crucial role in collecting intelligence information about the movements of the enemy.

While all of these skills are necessary, in order to become a US Marine Scout Sniper you need to go through certain steps. Many in the military often say that being a Marine Scout Sniper is not for everyone. Nevertheless, this should encourage those that have the will, courage and the skills to apply to join the elite sniper ranks.

In this article, we will analyze the requirements needed for these Stealthy Sharpshooters.



1. Join the Marine Scout Sniper School.

In order to become a member of this elite club, you will have to apply for the US Marine Scout Sniper School. It is important to emphasize that in order to qualify for this school, you must have the rank of at least Lance Corporal. During the training process at this school, you will need to develop expert level shooting skills.

Combined with the excellent long-gun range skills, you will need to have passed with a high score on the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). However, it is important to clarify that you will need to have both the mental fortitude and the physicality before even being considered to join the school.

It is worth to take a closer look at the United States Marine Scout Sniper documentary, in order to obtain more information.

2. Course Certifications

Another important puzzle in the mosaic of becoming a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper is to obtain certain course certification. The reason behind this is that those certifications will improve your overall chances to be considered for a scout sniper position.

The general recommendation is to obtain as much as possible course certification before starting the process. For example, shooting course, land navigation, reconnaissance, patrolling can have a galvanizing effect on your overall chances of becoming a Hunter of Gunmen.

Combined with that, you should work on certain skills such as stalks, concealment, field sketches, positioning, range estimations, and firing. All these skills will enable you to be on the right track.

Simply said, the more course certifications you complete – the better the chances to become an elite sniper member of the Few and the Proud. It will also give you an upper hand and ahead of the game start as you will have some of the skills that are required.

3. Battalion Selection

Another element that you need to fulfill is the battalion requirements. it is important to emphasize that each battalion usually consider their best members for the scout sniper role. The battalion commanders will usually look at your physical and fitness abilities, your course certifications and your maturity level. Additionally, your background and time in service will also be analyzed.

Another important component is your level of cooperation and the prospect of being a team player. Although snipers often are required for solo missions, the reality is that they need to work closely back to Command HQ. Especially when they are part of a joint multitask team. Another important element is the prospect of being behind enemy lines and the ability to leave the enemy zone without being detected and without exposing the positions of his unit.

You would need to fulfill all of these prerequisites in order to be selected for further processing.

4. Psychological evaluation

You will also need to pass through a close screening process and psychological evaluation. Many of the sniper schools or academies usually have certain head checking programs through which candidates are evaluated.

Some of these programs include evaluation of how you handle intense or stressful problems and simulated combative situations on the battlefield. You need to stay focused and act like you are on a real mission.

Combined with that, your profile and background are also evaluated. For example, in order to join the Marines, you must not have any background of mental illnesses. Furthermore, you must have no history of alcohol, or drug abuse.

The Bottom Line

All in all, the process of becoming a United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper can be quite a challenging task. The selection process is one of the toughest in the U.S Military.

Simply said, the training is extremely demanding physically and mentally. However, if you give your best and complete all your tasks, you will set yourself on the right path.

Being a sniper can be a challenging and complex responsibility. Moreover, many young Military recruits in the United States Armed Forces have the Ultimate Goal of earning the coveted title as a Scout Sniper and become a Hunter of Gunmen. In that quest, many will look at some legendary snipers as their role models.

One of them is certainly Chris Kyle. However, long before “The American Sniper” true story came out, the legend of Carlos Hathcock was already in the history books. There are many that share the belief that this honor belongs to ‘Carlos Hathcock the real American Sniper’.

The Vietnam War

Carlos Hathcock always had a passion for weapons. His main dream was to become a U.S Marine. He was a young recruit when he made the decision to enlist in 1959. Hathcock proved to be ahead of the other new recruits as the 17-year-old recruit had already developed excellent skills as he won several tournaments (including the Wimbledon Cup Shooting) in 1965. His unique skills were quickly noticed, and he was deployed as a military policeman in Vietnam the very next year.

He then joined the 1st Marine Division Sniper Platoon, stationed at Hill 55, South of Da Nang. It was here that he made a significant impact on the Vietnam War. It was at Hill 55 where he established himself as the Vietnam War's Deadliest American Sniper.

Hathcock’s Sniping reputation compared to Chris Kyle, with his number of confirmed kills is still disputed. According to the accounts of third parties, his total was around 90 kills. Yet, by Hathcock and his spotters, the count is somewhere between 300 and 400 kills.

However, Carlos Hathcock did not have the Modern-Day Warfare advantages that Chris Kyle had in the form of weapons such as the Knight's Armament Company SR-25 or the M24 SWS. On the contrary, he had to rely heavily on his instincts, camouflage and stalking skills. His tactical positioning attracted the attention of the high command of the NVA. The North Vietnamese Army even put a bounty of $30,000 on his head.

Also, contrary to Chris Kyle, he was not facing an insurgency only. But a well-trained North Vietnamese army which had at least a handful well-skilled snipers.



During one of those war days, Hathcock came in a duel with the NVA talismanic sniper known as the Cobra. The NVA opponent shot several US Marines with a goal of luring Hathcock out and he relinquished the challenge. Based on his testimony, it was a very competitive battle of cunning between two skillful snipers. However, Hathcock special crawling technique which is known as worming enabled him to switch his positioning. Moving on to the other side, enabled him to have the sun in his favor.

That is was the detrimental element as he noticed a small shimmer of light. Instantly he was aware that that is was the enemy NVA sniper’s scope and took the shot from 500 yards away. The result was a clean kill with Hathcock’s round penetrating through the enemy scope.

This Scout Sniper Shot remains to this present day as one of the most impressive achievements of any American sniper and has been made popular in Movies such as ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Sniper’ with the Actor Tom Berenger which shows a similar shot sequence taking place in each.

After more than a year in service and 85 recorded kills Hathcock decided to leave. However, that did not last long as after one week, he decided to go back.
In 1969, Hathcock returned to the battlefield in Vietnam and took command of a platoon of snipers. His second tour was much more short-lived than his first. Still, his impact on the Vietnam War cannot be disputed. He remained a prime model for many modern trained US Military Snipers.

Final Retirement and Legacy

Carlos Hathcock retired after a 500-pound mine struck the Armored Personal Carrier in which he was aboard. It was a tragic event as it changed his life forever and his presence on the battlefield. Even then he showed courage as an American Sniper where he saved a few Marines from the burning personnel carrier.

This ended his career as a sniper and his participation in the Vietnam War.
Nevertheless, this American sniper legend was still able to contribute. He had a crucial role in the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School in Quantico, Va.

Unfortunately, around 1975, his health began deteriorating at a fast pace due to Multiple Sclerosis. He remained a fiercely admiring and inspiring figure for many of the students at the Sniper School in Quantico.

His influence was detrimental for the development of many student snipers or PIGs (Professional Instructed Gunmen). All in all, his legacy as a real American Sniper hero remains strong to this present day.

His status as an Efficient Hunter of Gunmen, he will remain a role model for the next generation of US Military Snipers. Carlos Hathcock truly fought for his country.

This is an example of the True Story of the American Sniper. In this article, we will analyze if Chris Kyle was the best American Sniper. Also, we will look at his career as a US Navy SEAL Sniper.



The Legend of the American Sniper

Before we head into a more detailed analysis, it is imperative to acknowledge that Chris Kyle was one of the US Navy SEALs most effective and efficient snipers during the Iraq War. However, the status of a legendary sniper can be solely disputed on the basis of the confirmed kills. In order to count as a confirmed kill, it had to be identified that the target had fallen and be clearly dead. According to many reports, that number could be significantly higher. Some data even go as far as making Kyle the best sniper in the history of the American Military.

However, it is important to emphasize that Chris Kyle created a significant impact on the battlefield. For example, his influence and role during the Falluja and Ramadi skirmishes from 2004 were true examples for his legendary heroics.

Kyle’s tactical approach and strategic positioning saved the lives of several platoons during the battle of Falluja in 2004. He showed tremendous courage on the battlefield as he survived six IED attacks, three gunshot wounds and two helicopter crashes. And all of these events led to a few surgeries. During this time, he started to be known as ‘the Legend’ among the American Military Units in Iraq.

As a result of his heroics during his call of duty in Iraq, the legendary American Sniper earned two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor.

And among the Iraqi insurgents, he was known as the Sheitan meaning “the Devil”. This nickname did not come as a coincidence. On the contrary, he was a feared and respected enemy among the Iraqi insurgents.

Based on the tactical and modern warfare military analysis, we can put the claim that Chris Kyle was probably the best American sniper in today’s modern age. Having said this, we do not undermine the tremendous efforts of many other men who chose the life of a sniper. One of those is Carlos Hathcock who was an American Sniper Legend in his own right, of the Vietnam War. But the reality is that Kyle faced a very complex urban battlefield on which he was combating a guerrilla approach of the enemy. Combined with that was the challenge of facing a hostile and complex environment. The prime example was the battle of Falluja, where the clashes were from street to street, house to house and door to door. Often than not, he would face a hostile civilian due to the clashes in their neighborhood. Chris Kyle’s skills were put to the real test at positioning, camouflaging and distinguishing targets, that was a real challenge in those conditions. On top of that, the high presence of civilians in the densely populated urban area did not help his mission objectives.

Nevertheless, Chris Kyle showed extreme courage, bravery, intelligence and very precise sniping skills.

It safe to say that he had left a significant mark on the War on Terror.

Death and Legacy of Chris Kyle

After Chris Kyle left the service, he still stayed dedicated to the prospect of saving American lives. His history of caring for veterans ultimately cost him his own life.
One day, Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield took the 25-year-old Marine Veteran Eddie Routh to the Rough Creek in order to conduct some shooting. Routh had been suffering from post-war trauma and often had suicidal thoughts.

His parents firmly believed that being in the company of the American Sniper legend such as Kyle will significantly improve his mental state. However, Routh pointed the semiautomatic pistol on Kyle and Littlefield. Chris Kyle was dead with multiple shots in his body. And it was a tragic end to probably the best American Sniper in the history of the United States.

But regardless of how Chris Kyle died, the legacy of this American Sniper True Story will remain in our memories. He will be remembered not just as the best sniper of all time, but also a role model that helped many great veterans get back to normal lives.

The Police SWAT unit consisted of Team Leaders, Breachers and a Police Sniper too.

It infuses the Thin Blue Line with the police patrol rifle inserted as the thin blue line onto the old glory reversed flag.

It is the same design as our Thin Blue Line T-shirt, how ever this awesome tee carries a Orwellian-Esque inspired quote.

"There is no hunting like the hunting of criminals, and those that have hunted armed criminals long enough and liked it. Don't give a damn about anything else!"

This awesome Police T Shirt is great as a gift or purchase for yourself. US Police are the constantly protecting the Thin Blue Line separating the Good from the Evil on the streets.

With big help from the custom designers with their unique photo-shopping skills and also behind every great 'Vetrenpreneur', are these operators better halves that have helped with the logistics and ever important admin tasks.

Without further introduction, the first design off the rack is a tribute police t-shirt to the 'Thin Blue Line'. The T-Shirt consists of the dulled grey in color reversed old glory flag with the 'Thin Blue Line' Replaced with the as used by many on the beat these days M4/ AR Variant Patrol Rifle.

The color blue represent the 'Thin Blue Line'. This separates the People from the Predators, the good from all that is evil and wish harm or hatred upon.

The idea for this police t-shirt is a first in a series of more t-shirts to come.

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