The invention of firearms revolutionized the way war was waged. In fact, it was so revolutionary that it abolished the different close combat units of old armies. However, it didn't stop there. It evolved even further and created an entirely new division that was supposed to maximize the range and the accuracy of different kinds of firearms: the sniper division.

Picking off a target from a long way is easy once you get the hang of how the weapon handles in different conditions. Marksmen can practice by themselves and can even use the same techniques that military snipers use when they go hunting for deer or other kinds of game. However, if you're just starting out, you will want to go for stationary targets and slowly graduate to moving targets. You can practice with different guns by shooting at custom flags. You will need to vary the distance as you get the hang of your rifle.

Modern military snipers don't just pick out individual targets from long distance. While they still shoot from a distance, they are trained to maximize their kill time. They have to effectively neutralize multiple targets without losing momentum. That is why they train with semi-automatic marksman rifles. They practice by shooting at multiple custom flags with multiple hit points in an area. This is because they have to maintain accuracy while switching between targets. Otherwise, they miss and they give the enemy an opening. The most effective shooters are fast and deadly. In fact, they can effectively neutralize an enemy outpost before they even have time to react.