The Gastonia Police Department is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 8th Annual Sniper Conference on October 22nd-25th, 2014, at the Gastonia Police Firearms Training Facility, off Tulip Drive in Gastonia, NC. This five day marksmanship competition, attended by some of the world’s best law enforcement and military sniper teams, is one of only a handful of nationwide sniper competitions for elite sniper teams used to combat terrorism, drug trafficking and hostage-taking. 

Last year’s four-day competition was a huge success and exceeded our expectations with over 40 teams, from across the nation and well over 2000 spectators. Participants walked away with valuable training and over $65,000 in prizes.

This year we plan to increase our team participation and our spectator numbers with additional workshops for law enforcement and the continuation of the civilian shoot events. Also, to help ensure vendor success at the event we will be modifying and increasing the awareness of the Vendor Area and sponsorship marketing before, during and after the event.

This will only be possible with the support of business owners like yourselves. Merchandise donated will be given as prizes to the teams who compete in the event. A portion of the money raised will be used to pay the conference expenses, modify the range facility for this or future conferences and purchase supplies for the event. The net proceeds will go to our Police Foundation to support police programs. 

• Platinum

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• Single Event

• Vendor Booth Only

If you would like more information about the conference please click on the Sponsor Information Package link below or contact:

Captain Mike Smith at 

704-842-5119,  [email protected]

David "Fergo" Ferguson at [email protected]

Segeant Scott Norton at [email protected]

For Banner information or to submit your logo for display contact:

Sergeant Eric Howard at

704-842-5169, [email protected]

For complete information or to register by mail please go to our Sponsor Information package in PDF. It also contains:

• Letter of Intent - This must be filled out detailing your donated items.
• Website information - Detailed information on our website and who is looking at it.
• Booth set-up - Booth assignments and times to load in and out at the event.
• Registration Packet

Thank you!

City of Gastonia Police Department