You've seen them in movies: When negotiations no longer help in a hostage situation, snipers step in. They wait, focused and calm, for their opportunity—and often there's only one—to eliminate the enemy.
Stefan Strasser, himself familiar with the profession, presents "Sniper Knowledge Compact," a shooting primer for precision and sharpshooters that breaks down general specialized knowledge. Starting with the appropriate equipment and, above all, the weapon, the explanations range all the way to training for tactical scenarios. Ample space is devoted to the topics of "ballistics" and "bullet flight," as well as the theoretical fundamentals. Weather-related influences such as wind and the change from day to night are also analyzed—content that is of interest not only to snipers but also to anyone who regularly handles weapons. Topics such as "fire support," "countersniping," or the supreme discipline of "moving targets" then lead deep into the world of sniping and provide solid insight into the craft.
STEFAN STRASSER has been in active police service since 1985, including 17 years in special police assignments, which introduced him to both police and military working methods of snipers and precision shooters.
