Advice from sniper experts on how to avoid becoming a target:

Shop and buy gas in dark, out-of-the-way places

If you are traveling in open spaces, especially those surrounded by woods or rolling terrain, keep moving

When you're out for a walk or jog, Quiet, country roads may be safer than high-traffic, "target rich" areas

Be extra aware if you are standing in an area where you are visible from more than 80 to 100 yards away -- such as a brightly lit gas station

Source: Associated Press