AUFIRE: Next-Level Training Realism | SHOT Show 2025

Published on January 29, 2025
Duration: 16:07

This video introduces Accuracy Under Fire (AUFIRE), an innovative system using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to simulate the debilitating effects of gunshot wounds during firearms training. The AUFIRE system, consisting of conductive fabric sleeves and a remote control, allows instructors to induce muscle contractions, creating realistic distractions and pain stimuli. This training aims to teach individuals to overcome the physical and mental shock of injury, maintain weapon control, and execute critical tasks like drawing a firearm and applying self-aid under duress, thereby enhancing survivability in high-stress scenarios.

Quick Summary

AUFIRE, or Accuracy Under Fire, is a gunshot wound simulator that uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) via conductive fabric sleeves. It creates realistic, debilitating distractions by inducing involuntary muscle contractions, forcing trainees to practice weapon manipulation and critical tasks under simulated injury conditions, thus improving their ability to function effectively when shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to AUFIRE at SHOT Show 2025
  2. 00:35Tim from Accuracy Under Fire Explains the System
  3. 01:33What is AUFIRE? Gunshot Wound Simulator
  4. 02:07How AUFIRE Works: EMS Technology
  5. 02:41Instructor Demonstrates Remote Control
  6. 03:29Initial EMS 'Tickle' Test
  7. 03:50Training to Level Four Intensity
  8. 04:02Training the Brain to Separate Distraction
  9. 04:44Limitations of Traditional Training Aids
  10. 05:37The Gap in Training: Fighting While Injured
  11. 05:44Simulated 'Chicken Wing' Drill
  12. 06:03Separating Distraction from Mission
  13. 06:31Bicep Stimulation Effects
  14. 06:40Gang Signs and Spider-Man EMS Effects
  15. 07:00Chicken Wing EMS Intensity
  16. 07:34Debilitating but Not Painful
  17. 07:41Holstered Draw Under EMS Simulation
  18. 08:06Scenario: Responding to a 911 Hang-Up
  19. 08:14Simulated Active Threat Engagement
  20. 08:32Amazing Training System
  21. 08:43Future AUFIRE Developments (Legs, Belly Wrap)
  22. 09:05Creator's Backstory: LAPD Officer and Wife's Injury
  23. 09:54The Incident Leading to Wife's Paralysis
  24. 10:40Inspiration from Physical Therapy TENS Units
  25. 11:05Remote Control for Disabling Stimulus
  26. 11:12Critique of Traditional Injury Simulation
  27. 11:33The Necessity of Pain Stimulus in Training
  28. 11:43Rapid Learning Through Experience
  29. 12:02Overriding Self-Preservation Instincts
  30. 12:20Training for the Moment of Extreme Violence
  31. 13:01Anticipating Violent Encounters with Illegal Immigrants
  32. 13:31Projected Rise in Ambushes
  33. 13:38Final EMS Simulation: Spider-Man and Chicken Wing
  34. 14:03The Realness of the Training
  35. 14:14LAPD Officer Feedback on AUFIRE Training
  36. 14:33AUFIRE: A Real Thing for First Responders
  37. 14:49KJ Deak to Experience AUFIRE
  38. 15:09Final Chicken Wing Jolt
  39. 15:17Call to Action: Subscribe to Gun Talk Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AUFIRE system and how does it enhance firearms training?

AUFIRE, or Accuracy Under Fire, is a gunshot wound simulator that uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) via conductive fabric sleeves. It creates realistic, debilitating distractions by inducing involuntary muscle contractions, forcing trainees to practice weapon manipulation and critical tasks under simulated injury conditions, thus improving their ability to function effectively when shot.

How does AUFIRE differ from traditional firearms training methods for simulating injuries?

Unlike traditional methods that use 'adult pretend' like hand-in-pocket or simulated impacts, AUFIRE provides a genuine physical stimulus. The EMS technology creates involuntary muscle contractions that are truly disabling and distracting, forcing trainees to overcome the shock and continue their mission, which is far more realistic than non-painful simulations.

What is the primary training objective of using the AUFIRE EMS system?

The main objective is to train the brain to separate the distraction of an injury from the mission at hand. By experiencing realistic simulated wounds, individuals learn to fight through the incapacitation, maintain weapon control, and execute necessary actions like drawing their firearm or applying self-aid, ultimately enhancing their survivability.

Can the AUFIRE system be used for various types of training scenarios?

Yes, AUFIRE is designed for reality-based training across multiple scenarios, including active shooter response, tactical entries, and even everyday patrol situations where officers might face unexpected violence. The system's versatility allows for training to overcome the effects of injury in diverse and high-stress environments.

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