Soldier of Fortune Magazine The Journal of Professional Adventurers
From frozen forests to impossible distances, enter the hidden world of the sniper.
The most dangerous man on the battlefield may be the one nobody can find. He has spent hours, perhaps days, working his way into position, studying the terrain, and waiting for the right moment. In these stories, we enter the hidden world of snipers, from the instructors who hunt them in training to the Finnish farmer who became a legend in the snow, and the extraordinary distances at which a single shot can find its mark.
A sniper can be close enough to touch and still remain invisible. How does a man carrying a rifle and equipment disappear into the landscape when someone is actively looking for him? British Army snipers demonstrate the art of concealment in a NATO video filmed in Estonia. Watch closely. There’s more going on than meets the eye.
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How to Spot a Sniper Before the Sniper Spots You
Six aspiring snipers set out to prove they could outwit the men trained to find them. Their mission sounded straightforward, but the instructors knew exactly what to look for. The exercise became a contest of patience, deception, and observation. See whether you can spot what the instructors spotted.
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Simo Hayha, The ‘White Death’: History’s Most Lethal Sniper
He was a quiet Finnish farmer who became one of the most feared men in the Soviet Army. His enemies called him the White Death, and they went to great lengths to stop him. What made this unassuming hunter so formidable, and how did he survive the attention of an army determined to kill him?
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Elite Snipers: The 2,000 Yard Club
A handful of snipers have joined an exclusive club whose membership is measured in thousands of yards, but not always bragging rights. Some of their identities remain unknown. Their weapons, methods, and records vary. So what separates a stroke of luck from a feat of marksmanship? Check out the 2,000 yard club.
