The Cadre

The Cadre is a training organization run by Marine Scout Sniper veterans and competitive shooters who focus on what works. Over 50 years of combined operational and teaching experience goes into every course—no ego, no theory-heavy lectures, just skills you can execute on demand.

• •Foundation Precision — Build the actual fundamentals. Position, trigger control, ballistics basics, scope operation, proper zeroing. This is for anyone starting fresh or rebuilding from scratch. You'll learn to safely operate a precision rifle system, set it up for your body, read wind, and engage targets at known distances. Two-day course, $900.

• •Intro to Competition — Ready to test yourself? Learn PRS/NRL match format, stage planning, time management, and how to shoot when it matters. You'll execute positional shooting under pressure and get coaching on real match performance. Two-day course, designed for shooters with solid fundamentals.

• •Performance & Advanced — This is for experienced competitors hitting plateaus. Advanced wind reading, complex positional problem-solving, mental game optimization, and personalized performance analysis. Three-day Performance Competition course runs $1,500 and includes full mock competition simulation.

The Cadre runs classes across the country: - Cody, Wyoming — Primary training hub with Foundation, Advanced, Precision Hunter, and specialty clinics (Wind Clinic, Positional Clinic) - Beryl, Utah (Brave Lizard Tactical) — Foundation through Performance courses - San Diego County, California (Pala) — Foundation, Advanced, and Performance Competition - Lipan, Texas (Gravestone Precision) — Precision Hunter Prep and Foundation/Advanced courses

Classes fill fast. Foundation courses typically run $900-$1,200 for 2 days. Advanced courses run $1,000-$1,350. Performance/competition courses run $1,500. Webinars are free.

• •NRL Sanctioned Matches — The Cadre hosts official National Rifle League matches where you compete against shooters of all levels on 10+ challenging stages with full score tracking.

• •Online Options — Can't travel? Webinars cover gear selection, ballistics deep-dives, and live Q&A with instructors. Recordings available after.

• •Precision Hunter Specialization — Multi-day Precision Hunter Foundation and Advanced courses ($1,200-$1,300) specifically for hunting applications, plus Precision Hunter Prep courses.

• •Specialty Clinics — Wind Reading Clinic, Positional Clinic, and Optics Introduction round out the schedule.

Foundation courses have no prerequisites—just proof of legal firearm possession (sheriff's letter, CCW, or Form 4473 from past year). Advanced courses require Foundation completion or equivalent documented proficiency. Performance Competition is exclusively for shooters with multiple match completions.

Full refund available 120+ days before class. 50% refund within 120 days. Cancellations under 30 days can apply paid balance to future classes.