SHOT Show Product Spotlight: VirTra | 2016 SHOT Show

VirTra offers advanced use-of-force and marksmanship simulation platforms for law enforcement and military. Their B300 system immerses trainees in realistic scenarios, allowing for practice with various less-lethal options and deadly force decisions. The marksmanship simulator uses a ballistic computer to accurately replicate real-world ballistics based on environmental factors and ammunition data.

Quick Summary

VirTra offers advanced B300 use-of-force training platforms and ballistic marksmanship simulators for law enforcement and military. Their systems immerse trainees in realistic scenarios, incorporating environmental factors and ammunition data for accurate ballistics simulation, with dynamically adjustable scenarios for adaptive decision-making.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to SHOT Show Product Spotlight
  2. 00:15Introduction to Mike Duke from VirTra
  3. 00:23What VirTra Does: Use of Force & Marksmanship Simulators
  4. 00:36VirTra Marksmanship Simulator Explained
  5. 01:08Other Training Systems Offered by VirTra
  6. 01:15The VirTra B300 Use of Force Platform
  7. 01:51What Differentiates VirTra Training Systems
  8. 02:02Scenario Creation and Customization
  9. 02:30Conclusion and SHOT Show Product Spotlight Wrap-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VirTra's primary training platform for law enforcement and military?

VirTra's primary training platform is the B300, designed for use-of-force scenarios. This system immerses trainees in realistic environments to practice decision-making involving deadly force, less-lethal options like Tasers and OC spray, and other tactical responses.

How does VirTra's marksmanship simulator work?

VirTra's marksmanship simulator utilizes a ballistic computer that takes environmental factors (temperature, pressure, altitude) and ammunition data to accurately replicate real-world ballistics. This allows trainees to practice shooting at a simulated range with realistic projectile behavior.

What makes VirTra's training scenarios unique?

VirTra's training scenarios are developed by instructors with real-world experience, ensuring they are current and relevant. A key differentiator is the ability to dynamically change scenarios during a session, preventing trainees from relying on memorized responses and promoting adaptive decision-making.

Where are VirTra's training systems deployed?

VirTra has a significant global presence, with over 200 systems deployed across the United States. They also have international deployments in countries such as Australia and throughout South America, serving both law enforcement and military clients.

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