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Live Q&A & Ace Virtual Shooting Competition

Alyssa Seymour
Published on May 1, 2025
Category: Range & Competition
Duration: 60:35

This video features a live Q&A and virtual shooting competition using the ACE system, simulating competitive shooting scenarios like USPSA and IPSC. The hosts discuss various drills, compare the ACE system to other training tools like Mantis X, and offer insights into firearm handling, trigger control, and gear choices. They emphasize the ACE system's utility for theory testing and validating range performance, highlighting its realistic trigger feel and potential for improving shooting fundamentals.

Tags

ACE Virtual Shooting
USPSA Simulation
IPSC Simulation
Dry Fire Training
Trigger Control Practice
Target Transition Drill
Reaction Time Training
Virtual Reality Shooting
Mantis X
HoloSun
Sig Sauer P320
Glock 19
CZ P10C
Born Primitive Apparel
UF Pro Apparel

Quick Summary

The ACE Virtual Shooting system is a VR training tool that mimics competitive shooting disciplines like USPSA and IPSC. It uses a specialized handset that simulates a firearm, allowing users to practice drills, target transitions, and scoring in a virtual environment with a realistic trigger feel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Technical Setup
  2. 01:41Welcome & Competition Setup
  3. 02:29CZ vs. Glock Discussion
  4. 03:14ACE Virtual Shooting Competition Begins
  5. 04:32First Drill: Mimicking IPSC/USPSA
  6. 07:29Q&A: Range Apparel (Born Primitive, UF Pro)
  7. 08:31ACE vs. Mantis Laser Training System
  8. 09:46ACE Handset Realism & HDP4 Model
  9. 10:19Limitations of Virtual Recoil Simulation
  10. 11:21Practicing with Various Targets (Texas Stars, Clamshells)
  11. 11:49Goals: USPSA Competition
  12. 12:36Second Competitor's Turn & Jitters
  13. 13:17ACE System & Reloads Discussion
  14. 14:17Score Comparison & Best Scores
  15. 15:22Next Drill: Rat's Nest or High Low
  16. 16:03Drill Selection: Twinkle Twinkle (Movement)
  17. 17:03Drill Strategy: Bouncing vs. Letting Targets Come
  18. 18:13Rigid Tactical's Strategy for Twinkle Twinkle
  19. 19:37Reading More Q&A
  20. 20:01Testing Rigid Tactical's Strategy
  21. 21:56Strategy vs. Shooter Performance
  22. 22:02ACE for Practicing Specific Scenarios (Strong Hand Only)
  23. 22:12Favorite Drill: Rat's Nest (John Wick Feel)
  24. 22:24Strategy for Rat's Nest
  25. 23:34ACE System Ruining Other VR Games
  26. 24:00ACE Pistol Recoil Simulation & Trigger Feel
  27. 24:44ACE Training Impact on Trigger Finger
  28. 25:04One-Handed Shooting Attempt
  29. 26:08Clutch Performance & High Score
  30. 26:13ACE System with Iron Sights
  31. 26:24Drill Strategy: Near-Far vs. Side-to-Side
  32. 27:35Going Fast vs. Strategy
  33. 27:39Thanks for Joining First Live Stream
  34. 29:29ACE as Theory Tester, Range for Validation
  35. 30:06Go-To Drill & Making Oneself Look Good
  36. 30:35ACE Compatibility with Oculus 2 & 3
  37. 31:07Chasing Targets & Strategy Solidification
  38. 32:08Floor is Lava Drill & Height Considerations
  39. 32:32Using ACE Outdoors & Sunlight Caution
  40. 33:26Clearing Bottom Row Strategy
  41. 34:54One Point Less Score
  42. 35:07Restarting Drill & Siri Interference
  43. 35:20Moving Drills & Room Space
  44. 36:00Drill Selection: Steel Challenges
  45. 36:13Collab & Podcast Plans
  46. 36:33Highs and Lows Drill (Windows)
  47. 37:00Garbage Can Drill Analogy (Ohio Range Day)
  48. 37:50One Shot Drill & Near Miss
  49. 38:39Story Q&A & Missed Questions
  50. 39:05Cheating the System: Two Targets One Shot
  51. 40:49Hoser Drill Introduction
  52. 41:08Multiplayer Mode & Joining Friends
  53. 41:31Potential Collab Partners (Micah, Ian)
  54. 42:26ACE Discount Code & Value
  55. 43:35Delta Team FRT Opinion & Video Review
  56. 44:23Conceal Holster for Sig X Macro
  57. 44:46Multiplayer Prank: Standing in Front of Targets
  58. 45:20Learning Curve for New Shooters with ACE
  59. 46:08Teaching Non-Shooters with ACE
  60. 46:32High Score in a Specific Drill
  61. 47:20Gaming the System: Low Trigger Sensitivity
  62. 47:56Holsters for ACE System
  63. 48:44Cardinal Sin Gun Discussion
  64. 49:20Guns Out Customization & Whack-a-Mole Drill
  65. 49:54New ACE Handset Announcement
  66. 50:05Desire for Rifle Support in ACE
  67. 50:24Paper & Steel Target Sequence Drill
  68. 50:45Kuna PCC by Springfield
  69. 51:29Restarting Drill & DQ
  70. 51:48Transition Hell Drill Analysis
  71. 52:58Auto Fire Drill & High Score
  72. 53:34Proper Grip Demonstration (Donovan Point Tactics)
  73. 54:24Transition Drill (Alternating Steel Sides)
  74. 55:48Ending on Steel vs. Cardboard
  75. 56:27Live Stream Schedule & YouTube Ramp-Up
  76. 57:55Reading Final Comments & Glasses Mention
  77. 58:06Competition Recap: Who Beat Whom
  78. 58:19Sig Sauer Waiver Policy at PSA
  79. 58:31Sig Sauer Gun Quality Control Discussion
  80. 59:22Real Test: USPSA Matches & Tactical Games
  81. 59:40ACE Series Mode (Running a Match)
  82. 60:06Concluding Remarks & Thanks
  83. 60:18Goodnight & Next Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ACE Virtual Shooting system and how does it work?

The ACE Virtual Shooting system is a VR training tool that mimics competitive shooting disciplines like USPSA and IPSC. It uses a specialized handset that simulates a firearm, allowing users to practice drills, target transitions, and scoring in a virtual environment.

How does the ACE system's trigger feel compare to a real firearm?

The ACE system's handset features a trigger that is designed to feel realistic, with noticeable squish and a distinct brake, similar to a real firearm trigger. This helps in practicing trigger control and prepping the trigger before a shot.

Can the ACE virtual shooting system be used outdoors?

Yes, the ACE system can be used outdoors, but it's crucial to avoid direct sunlight on the headset lenses, as this can cause them to burn. When not in use, the headset should be stored away from direct sunlight.

What are the benefits of using the ACE virtual shooting system for training?

The ACE system is beneficial for testing shooting theories, practicing target transitions, improving trigger control, and familiarizing oneself with various target types without the cost and logistics of live range time. It helps validate range sessions by allowing for experimental practice.

What VR headsets are compatible with the ACE system?

The ACE virtual shooting system is compatible with Oculus 2, Oculus 3, and Oculus 3S VR headsets. It offers mounting options for these devices, allowing for an immersive training experience.

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