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Precision rifle training

The Cadre:Precision through chaos

Conditions change. Wind shifts. Plans fall apart. Come train to adjust under pressure and still deliver the shot.

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Upcoming classes, soonest first.

  1. Dates Nov 9–10 2 days
    Level 1 · Foundation Foundation Precision Lipan, TX
    Seats

    5 of 16 seats open

    Tuition $900
  2. Dates Nov 11–12 2 days
    Level 2 · Advanced Advanced Precision Lipan, TX
    Seats

    11 of 16 seats open

    Tuition $1,000
  3. Dates Apr 8–10 3 days
    Level 2 · Advanced Advanced Precision Maysville, NC
    Seats

    16 of 16 seats open

    Tuition $1,500
  4. Dates Apr 12–14 3 days
    Level 3 · Performance Performance Competition Maysville, NC
    Seats

    16 of 16 seats open

    Tuition $1,500

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“I always tell my students to go train with other instructors. When they ask me who, I never had a good answer — until I saw what these guys are doing. Now I send them to The Cadre.”

Travis Haley Haley Strategic Partners
Founded
2024
Instructors
10
States trained in
7
Instructor ratio
1:4

Training path

A clear path.

  1. Level 1 · Start here

    Foundation

    Learn the system. Refine the basics.

    No prerequisite. The base for every follow-on course.

  2. Level 2 · The progression

    Advanced

    Build positions. Read conditions. Solve the field.

    Foundation or equivalent. Tripod, positional, and field work.

  3. Level 3 · Competition track

    Performance

    Built for shooters on the competition circuit.

    PRS, NRL Hunter, and match preparation.

Other ways to train: The Cadre Experience One-on-one coaching

Instructors

The people behind the line.

Small on purpose. No filler.

  • Phillip Velayo

    Former Scout Sniper School marksmanship instructor

    CEO

  • Jon Bumpus

    Active-duty Recon Marine and Scout Sniper

    Chief Training Officer

  • Matt Solowynsky

    Former chief instructor, Scout Sniper Instructor School, Quantico

    Chief Operating Officer

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How we train

Proven training. Real results.

  1. Process over outcome.

    We build a repeatable shot process and drill it until it runs on its own.

  2. Understand the why.

    We teach the reasoning behind each fundamental, so when conditions aren’t textbook you can diagnose and adapt instead of guess.

  3. Diagnose, don’t react.

    Every shot gets called and accounted for. You leave able to troubleshoot your own miss.

  4. Precision through chaos.

    Real terrain, real wind, a clock running. The shot still has to break clean when the plan falls apart.

Frequently asked

Before you sign up.

Which course fits my experience level?

Foundation is the fundamentals lane. Advanced builds on those mechanics with positional, tripod, and field-style work. Performance is the competition lane, while Experience and one-on-one offerings are published or arranged separately. The individual class page is the source of truth for prerequisites; contact us if your experience does not fit neatly into one lane.

What equipment and ammunition do I need?

Requirements vary by course and venue. Use the packing list on the class page and the instructions sent for that registration as the final checklist. If you are missing equipment or considering a purchase, contact us before buying so we can help you prioritize for the specific class.

Where is the class, and is lodging included?

Every published class lists its current city, state, venue information, and dates when those details are available. Lodging, travel, and arrival instructions vary by event; assume they are not included unless the class terms explicitly say otherwise. Registered students should use their event instructions for final logistics.

How do I register for a class?

Start with the current schedule. Open the class you want to review its dates, location, price, availability, and registration terms, then use that class's Register action. Your registration is complete only after the registration provider reports a successful order.

Still have questions? Write to info@thecadretraining.com.

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No shortcuts. No gimmicks.