Not so sure about the number of military snipers, but it's not too difficult to know a LE sniper.
Through work I've become friends with a few EPS snipers. They practice at the SPFGA range. They have a couple of tactical teams of about 5 members each. All their tactical guys get sniper training and train regularly at Sherwood Park and Edson (for the longer distances).
So...say at least 10 with EPS. There's going to be that many in Calgary and then add what the RCMP have.
These guys tend to not be your regular cop...they are all hunters and gun enthusiast.
So it is by no means out of the realm for someone to 'know a sniper'.
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