West Coast Long Range

West Coast Long Range was founded in 2020 by Mark, who spent his 20s in the US Air Force with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait. In 2015, he transitioned to law enforcement and quickly found his niche in tactical operations—specifically as a sniper. By 2019, Mark became one of only a handful of POST (Police Officer Standard of Training) Certified Sniper Instructors in California.

Beyond instruction, Mark actively competes in the PRS Pro Series and NRL Hunter Series, and serves as both a match director and Regional Director for the Precision Rifle Series Southwest Region. He brings this competitive edge directly into his teaching.

WCLR offers courses for shooters at every level:

Fundamentals of Long Range Shooting (2 days, $700-800) - Covers rifle setup, scope overview, reticle utilization, bore sighting, proper zeroing - Mils vs. MOA, positional fundamentals, ballistic data, DOPE charts, wind calling - Shooters typically make 1000+ yard shots on day one - ~140 round count over the weekend - High-end rental rifles and ammo available

Make it to a Mile (1-2 days) - Extended Long Range (ELR) focus: targets from 300 yards to 1760 yards - Requires 20 MOA rail minimum, scope with 15x+ magnification (5-25x ideal) - Caliber limit: .338 or smaller - 60-80 rounds (1 day) or 120 rounds (2 days)

Long Range Hunter Course (2 days) - Animal silhouette targets to 800+ yards - Hunting-specific challenges and scenarios - Unknown distance shooting, multiple target engagements, natural position building - Requires 1.5 MOA rifle, 120 rounds match-grade ammo, bipod, hunting gear

Mountain Rifleman (2 days, $700, Sparks NV) - High-angle shooting, terrain reading, thermal wind calling - Elevation: 4000-6500 feet in backcountry terrain - Physically intensive—you'll hike with full gear - Requires 1 MOA rifle, tripod recommended - 100-130 rounds match-grade ammo

Long Range Skills Clinic (1 day, $400) - Introduction course covering fundamentals through 1000-yard shooting - Laid-back environment, fun day on the range - Includes all range fees, course materials, custom shooting bag - 60-80 rounds match-grade ammo required

Intro to Competition Shooting (1 day, $400) - PRS match prep: positional shooting, prop shooting, hold overs, wind calls, stage strategy - Covers tank taps, barrels, PRS barricade, cattle gates - Ranges 250-850 yards with multiple mock stages - 80-100 rounds, 1 MOA rifle minimum

"We have designed three separate firing lines and have steel hung out to just under a mile."

The Confirmation Range (50-100 yards) - Zero confirmation backers - Steel targets to 300 yards - Data gathering station

The Field Range (250-1050 yards) - Simulates real hunting conditions - Hill-to-valley and valley-to-hill shooting - 2-3 MOA animal silhouettes - Natural terrain obstacles

The ELR (Extended Long Range) (300-1750 yards) - 2 MOA or smaller targets only - No "gimme" targets—forces wind reading and terrain analysis - Exclusive to WCLR courses and matches (private range, not open to public)

1-on-1 Private Lessons - Customized to your learning style and goals - Pricing varies by range and group size (discounts for 2+ people, multiple sessions) - Pre-lesson consultation to assess skills and set goals

Mentorship Program (minimum 3 lessons) - Detailed goal-setting and progressive lesson planning - Homework drills (at home and range work) - Check-in tracking and plateau guidance - Advice on gear selection (saves money on wrong purchases and wasted ammo) - 100% customized to your progression

Beyond Mark, WCLR brings in industry professionals—competitive shooters and former operators—to assist with instruction. You're learning from people who use this skillset at the highest levels.

Home range: Just outside Woodland, California (Quail Point Hunting Club, Zamora area). WCLR also teaches "all over the west coast and almost all over the USA." Recent and upcoming courses held in San Diego, Sparks NV, and Sacramento area.