The Exclusive Criminal of the Conduct of the Sniper Precision Shooter

This work aims to analyze the criminal exclusion of the conduct of the
precision shooter Sniper. The Sniper is a highly trained police officer or soldier specialized in using weapons that fire long-range shots, such as rifles, for example.
Its main function is to fire neutralization shots in highly complex incidents. Thus, the
Sniper, once requested to be present at the scene of the incident, will, if necessary,
fire precision fire, as long as it is authorized by his hierarchical superior, who is
generally the commander of the operation. Its function is to neutralize the danger that
threatens public safety and restore peace. In this sense, the shooter needs a
guarantee that his actions are in accordance with legal precepts, therefore, the
criminal exclusion that protects the Sniper as well as his hierarchical superior will be
analyzed. To this end, we will first seek to demonstrate the origin of the Sniper and
the legislation pertinent to this precision shooter. Afterwards, the role of the military
police Sniper and the infraction of refusal to obey in the Military Penal Code will be
noted. Next, the Sniper's illegality exclusions will be highlighted. Finally, the exclusion
of culpability for the neutralization shot will be demonstrated. The methodology used
in the preparation of the work was theoretical-bibliographical, developed through
doctrines and electronic legal articles, also using documentary research, through
Brazilian legislation pertinent to the topic.