As many are aware, snipers are used at major sporting events to ensure the safety of those attending. At high profile events it is now standard practice to have a hand-selected police sniper team present for any security threats that arise at these events – these snipers often stand on top-level stands so they have a bird’s-eye view of both field and stadium allowing law enforcement agencies to take swift action should any threats emerge at an event or venue. This feature of event security allows law enforcement officials to respond swiftly should anything arise which requires quick law enforcement action should any threats present at these high profile events or field levels.
Snipers undergo training throughout the year in order to develop skills necessary for conducting overwatch at various venues and environments, including indoor/outdoor sports arenas. Their training includes physical conditioning exercises, shooting techniques and being ready to deploy their abilities on demand.
People who have served in the military or competed in competitive marksmanship have the unique opportunity to hone their skills in both arenas. Snipers in the military must learn to infiltrate insurgent locations while traversing various terrain, while competitive shooters train year-round for targets they won’t come face-to-face with in battle.
Military sniping requires exceptional discipline and patience. Setup for each shot often takes several days or longer; both require the ability to remain undetected while waiting for an ideal moment to strike. Being undetected while remaining alert for long periods is what separates military snipers from civilian ones.
People at sporting events often have a false sense of security when attending such an event, thinking that having security presence means they’ll be safe; but this could not be further from reality; stadiums provide ideal targets for terrorist attacks with numerous entryways into each building which allow terrorists to cause mass casualties.
There are some tips everyone can follow to reduce their chances of becoming the victim of a sniper. Snipers tend to be extremely patient people who like lining up targets; thus if you walk to an entrance that is over 20 feet away in a straight line it will make it more difficult for them to hit you. When walking on open ground zig zag or walk at angles more frequently; finally always put your mobile phone on silent as its noise could give away where you are.
Assuming you never need these tips in real life, but knowing they exist and will be available if necessary is comforting. Remember there’s a difference between military snipers and any wannabe terrorist or anarchist carrying weapons; one could save lives while the latter can cause great destruction.