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The Theory And Use Of The Designated Marksman Rifle<\/span><\/h3>\n

The citizen rifleman is one of the foundations of American gun culture. The images of the Minutemen at Concord Bridge and the defenders of the Alamo are just two examples of how rifle marksmanship has become part of American lore. The National Rifle Association was founded to provide rifle training for America\u2019s citizens. In addition to this, the Second Amendment revolves around the idea that the common people should have the right to keep and bear arms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The military also has a need for accurate rifle shooting at longer distances. Britain’s experience with the Kentucky Long Rifle in America led to the creation of dedicated Rifle Regiments in their army, such as the King\u2019s Royal Rifles. These regiments engaged the enemy at longer ranges than the smoothbore muskets of the regular infantry could manage. That idea took hold in armies all over the world, and the dedicated sniper corps became a fixture in most modern armies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Snipers operate, for the most part, as a separate unit from the regular infantry. Typically, they work in two-man teams, with a sniper and a spotter. The mission of this team is to seek out and engage high-value targets such as military leaders, without support from the rest of the infantry. The role of the sniper is still very valuable today. However, recent conflicts overseas have shown that a different type of marksman is also needed, one that is integrated into the infantry, not fighting on their own. This is where the idea of a designated marksman and dedicated marksman rifle come into play.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is The Point Of A DMR Rifle, and How Is It Used?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is no set standard for what makes up a Designated Marksman Rifle, or DMR. However, they tend to have a defining group of characteristics which makes them distinct from a sniper rifle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n