We, here at Optics Warehouse, have teamed up with Ex-Parachute Regiment Sniper, and Master Sniper Instructor, Frank Fletcher, to promote his new book, Sniper Pocket Book. Now fully owned and authored by Frank himself, the 4th Edition comes with the promise that with the sale of each book, a £2.50 donation will be made to one of 3 Military charities.
With this Blog, we will delve into what makes this edition of the Sniper Pocket Book unique from the other books on the market, answering those all important questions, including; What updates can I find in the 2024 edition? What new Content has been added? Who is the book written for? Which charities will the books proceeds go to? You will be able to find all the quick fire answers to all these frequently asked questions at the bottom of this blog, along with a video of Frank delving into the contents of the book himself, and why you should add it to your basket!
A Brief History of the Book
Over 10 years go Frank was approached to write a chapter on snipers for the popular 'Soldier Pocket Book', eventually bringing us this new and improved 4th edition, which is now fully owned and authored by Frank himself. With this, Sniper Pocket Book has evolved into a valuable resource for not only new snipers, but has also peaked the interest of veteran snipers, as well as military enthusiasts looking to learn more about the profession.
What will you find in the 4th edition of the Sniper Pocket Book?
Expanding on previous editions, Frank has brought you a book that covers around 90% of what is taught on a basic sniper course for the Navy, Army or RAF, and with that, giving a real insight into what it takes to become a sniper for the armed forces.
The Sniper Pocket Book has been written in such a way that it offers a unique insight into how sniper courses vary from the Army to the Royal Marines without revealing any operation details to members of the public. Frank visits a variety of important topics, including revisiting and updating the Seven Snipers skills set out by the 'Army and Navy Sniper Standard', which covers; The History of British Snipers, Command and Organisation, Marksmanship, Field Craft, Observation and Judging Distance, Panoramic Sketching and Glass Shooting. Offering a knowledgeable insight into the Sniper world and allowing the Public a chance to understand what it takes to become a top sniper in the military, this book is an interesting read for any shooting enthusiast.
Alongside this, Frank has also added some new key chapters to this 2024 edition. One of the most prominent being the new cleaning regime the army has introduced, bringing you a detailed understanding of how and why the Army has decided to move away from chemical cleaning and over to a paste based method, bringing a more simple and better way of maintaining weapons without reducing the high standard expected withing the Army. Frank also uses he expert knowledge to explain the importance of weapon maintenance to avoid the risk of catastrophic failures when shooting, a must-have bit of knowledge for any shooter, whether professional or recreational.
Written for both snipers and non-snipers alike,Frank has brought a brilliant new edition to the Sniper Pocket Book collection. Delving into a snipers world, he covers key topics important to becoming a marksman for the Armed Forces, not only making it the perfect reference guide for serving snipers and sharpshooters, but also offers those non-snipers an interesting and enlightening look into the their world with his expert knowledge.
Now to hear from Frank himself:
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FAQ's with quick fire answers:
What updates can I find in the 2024 edition?
Covering the key aspects of sniper training, Frank offers a revised and updated version of the the 7 sniper skills learnt in military training; The History of British Snipers, Command and organisation, Marksmanship, Field Craft, Observation and Judging Distance, Panoramic Sketching and Glass Shooting.
What new Content has been added?
Frank has made the addition of other important topics including; Notable Sniper Shots, the army's new cleaning regime; weapon maintenance and the importance of a clean weapon; the comparison of different sniper courses, most notable Army Vs Marines; camouflage techniques; thermal protection; light reflection and anti-reflection devices and finally suppressor management.
Who is the book written for?
The Sniper Pocket Book was originally written to give serving snipers and sharpshooters as reliable reference, however Frank has now developed this into something more, offering the public and gun enthusiasts a glimpse into the military world of snipers.
Who owns and authored the book?
Originally part of the Military Pocket Book Series, the 4th edition of the Sniper Pocket Book is fully now owned and authored by Frank Fletcher himself, detaching it from any over series or corporates.
What charities will the book help?
To show his support to the Armed Forces, Frank has decided to donate £2.50 of every book sale to one of three charities; Support Our Paras; Pilgrim Bandits (which supports ex-elite soldiers); and finally, the Royal Marine Association.
Who is Frank Fletcher?
Renowned for his shooting, Frank Fletcher is not only an Ex-Parachute Regiment Sniper but also a Master Sniper Instructor, who is now using his knowledge to help the next generation of snipers and Sharpshooters.
Where did the Snipers Pocket Book come from?
First conceived when Frank Fletcher was approached by author John Harris to write a chapter for the Soldier Pocket Book, which eventually led to the creation of the first Sniper Pocketbook. Over 10 years on and it is now in its 4th edition and owned by Frank himself.
