International Training, Inc. (ITI)were one of the sponsors of the recent Cold Bore Oregon Sniper Challenge. The annual competition was held at the Douglas Ridge Rifle club in Eagle Creek, Oregon at the NRA members’ only facility, one of the state’s only 1,000 yard ranges.
The challenge was created by Steve Huisman, a 14 year law enforcement vet and his wife, Jennifer, as a way to integrate competitive shooting featuring real-world scenarios with what law enforcement or military personnel would experience on the job. The event was first held three years ago, attracting thirteen shooters and $8,000 worth of prizes. The 2011 event experienced a dramatic increase of participants with 54 shooters and a generous $73,000 worth of prizes. In attendance were military, law enforcement, Secret Service and industry personnel and the legendary likes of Marine Corps sniper, Chuck Mawhinney and Army sniper, Ed Eaton.
International Training’s Dilley, Texas facility supported the challenge through their sponsorship. ITI Texas is a 275-acre training facility featuring two driving tracks with over two miles of paved surface, an on-site off-road training area, a complex of firearms ranges, explosive range, sniper range, remote village scenario areas, training classrooms, staff instructor building and administrative and instructional support buildings. ITI’s training philosophy is bringing real-world customized training with an innovative, hands-on effective approach to security for government, military and law enforcement professionals.
The winners of this year’s event include Top Gun – Francis Kuehl, Arial Platform – Alan Harper, Top LE Sniper – Alex Paul and Top Military Shooter – Peter Shell. Plans are already underway for the 2012 Cold Bore Oregon Sniper Challenge.
