TTG EUROPE SNIPER CHALLENGE
A two-day team competition combining precision marksmanship with fitness — designed around the demands of a LEO SWAT Sniper.
COMING TO EUROPE IN 2027
The TTG Sniper Challenge has no scheduled European event in 2026. We are building the format for a 2027 European debut. Stay tuned for date and venue announcements.
WHAT IS THE SNIPER CHALLENGE
The TTG Sniper Challenge is a two-day team competition where two teammates work together combining precision marksmanship with tactical fitness.
All challenges are designed around the physical and shooting demands faced by Law Enforcement SWAT Snipers — long-range shooting under stress, movement under load, and team coordination.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
TEAM COMPETITION
Teams of 2 working together as shooter and spotter.
PRECISION SHOOTING
Long-range marksmanship under physical stress.
MULTIPLE DIVISIONS
Heavy (6,8 kg carrier), Lite (3,6 kg carrier), and Slick.
PRIZE TABLE
Prizes for top performing teams.
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
- ▸Minimum of one teammate must have a max 10X power optic
- ▸Minimum of one teammate must shoot a gas .223 or .308 caliber rifle
EXPECTED ROUND COUNT
- ▸200 rounds Rifle
- ▸150 rounds Pistol
ENGAGEMENT DISTANCES
- ▸Primary Shooter: Maximum 900m
- ▸Secondary Rifle Shooter: Maximum 730m
GEAR RULES
- ▸No restrictions on ranging devices, muzzle devices, multiple optics, bags, bipods, or tripods
- ▸Any gear brought to one stage must be brought to every stage
- ▸You must move through all stages with all of your gear
- ▸Day two: required to ruck with all of your gear
WHAT TO EXPECT
PHYSICAL CHALLENGES
Movement under load, endurance tests, and tactical fitness scenarios simulating real operational demands.
PRECISION MARKSMANSHIP
Long-range shooting requiring accuracy and consistency under physical and mental stress.
TEAM COORDINATION
Communication and teamwork challenges that test your ability to work with your partner.
LEO SWAT STANDARDS
All challenges designed around the demands faced by law enforcement SWAT snipers.
TTG SNIPER CHALLENGE EUROPE RULEBOOK
The following rules are adapted from the Seven Devils Invitational and serve as the baseline for TTG Sniper Challenge Europe.
Competition Overview
- ▸5-day event format with qualification days and a final challenge.
- ▸Teams of 2 competitors — one bolt-action rifle and one gas semi-automatic rifle per team.
- ▸Both competitors carry sidearms and holsters.
- ▸Days 2–4 are qualification stages; top 10 teams advance to the final 7 Devils Challenge on Day 5.
- ▸Stages are scored on accuracy, time, and objective completion.
Equipment Requirements
- ▸Primary shooter: rifle chambered for engagements out to ~1,100 m. Magnum calibers are prohibited.
- ▸Secondary shooter: gas rifle capable out to ~730 m. Magnum calibers are prohibited.
- ▸Italy: suppressors are forbidden — do not bring them.
- ▸Poland: suppressors are permitted and encouraged.
- ▸Each competitor carries their own rifle, ammunition, and support gear.
- ▸Teams carry all equipment between stages — no vehicle support on course.
- ▸All gear required for night shoots will be provided.
Required Gear List
- ▸Approx. 150 rifle and 75 pistol rounds per competitor per day for two days of competition.
- ▸Eye and ear protection mandatory.
- ▸Rangefinder (one per team minimum).
- ▸Ballistic calculator or DOPE book.
- ▸Kestrel or wind meter recommended.
- ▸Hydration system (minimum 3 L).
- ▸Navigation tools (map, compass, GPS).
- ▸Individual first aid kit.
- ▸Rain gear and cold-weather layers.
- ▸Headlamp with red/green filter.
- ▸Pack capable of carrying all gear over mountainous terrain.
Safety Protocols
- ▸Firearms remain unloaded and actions open except on an active stage or when directed by a Range Safety Officer (RSO).
- ▸Eye and ear protection are mandatory on all live-fire stages.
- ▸Muzzle discipline must be maintained at all times.
- ▸Mandatory safety briefing on Day 1; failure to attend results in disqualification.
- ▸Any negligent discharge results in immediate disqualification and removal from the event.
- ▸Report all injuries to on-site medical personnel immediately.
- ▸Alcohol and controlled substances are strictly prohibited during competition hours.
General Conduct
- ▸Competitors must act with professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect.
- ▸RSO decisions are final; disputes may be submitted in writing to the Match Director within 30 minutes of stage completion.
- ▸Do not interfere with, coach, or distract other teams during active stages.
- ▸Leave No Trace — pack out everything you bring in.
- ▸Photography and video are allowed if they do not interfere with operations.
- ▸Social media sharing is encouraged, but stage details must not be revealed until after the event.
Disqualification Criteria
- ▸Negligent discharge of a firearm at any time.
- ▸Unsafe gun handling or repeated muzzle violations.
- ▸Failure to attend the mandatory safety briefing.
- ▸Use of prohibited substances during competition.
- ▸Unsportsmanlike conduct or harassment of any kind.
- ▸Tampering with another team's equipment or stages.
- ▸Failure to comply with RSO or Match Director instructions.
- ▸Use of unauthorized equipment or undeclared firearms.
Eligibility & Registration
- ▸Competitors must be 18 years of age or older.
- ▸All competitors must sign liability waivers prior to participation.
- ▸Substitutions may be made up to 7 days before the event with Match Director approval.
- ▸Registration fees are non-refundable within 30 days of the event.
- ▸Competitors must be physically capable of navigating mountainous terrain with a full competition load.
- ▸No prior military or law enforcement experience is required, but precision-rifle proficiency is expected.
- ▸Participation in a Seven Devils event makes the competitor ineligible for the following year's NASTI competition.
STAY TUNED
The European Sniper Challenge is coming in 2027. Join the family to be the first to hear about dates, venues and team registrations.