Workplace Shooting: First Person Defender|S2 E10

Published on January 15, 2015
Duration: 16:39

This video details a force-on-force training simulation designed to prepare individuals for high-stress self-defense scenarios, specifically a workplace shooting. Instructors Wes Doss and Greg Bonner demonstrate and critique techniques like 'cutting the pie' and understanding the 'fatal funnel'. The training highlights the critical difference between static range practice and the demands of real-world, adrenaline-fueled encounters, emphasizing the necessity of scenario-based preparation for effective self-defense.

Quick Summary

Force-on-force training, utilizing non-lethal marking cartridges like Simunition, prepares individuals for high-stress self-defense scenarios by simulating real-world threats. It teaches critical techniques such as 'cutting the pie' for room clearing and understanding the 'fatal funnel', while highlighting how stress impacts performance and the necessity of training beyond static ranges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Force-on-Force Training
  2. 01:10Participant Background: Greg Bonner
  3. 03:06Scenario Briefing: Workplace Violence
  4. 05:33First Scenario Run-through & Critique
  5. 08:00Tactical Training: Cutting the Pie
  6. 09:36Tactical Training: The Fatal Funnel
  7. 11:16Second Scenario Run-through & Improvement
  8. 12:36Debrief and Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is force-on-force training and why is it important?

Force-on-force training uses non-lethal marking cartridges like Simunition to simulate real-world threats in a controlled environment. It's crucial for understanding how stress and adrenaline affect performance, decision-making, and fine motor skills during a self-defense encounter, which static range practice cannot replicate.

What is the 'cutting the pie' technique in tactical training?

'Cutting the pie' is a method for approaching corners or doorways where a defender moves incrementally, revealing small sections of the area beyond. This maximizes visual information while minimizing exposure to potential threats inside.

How does stress impact self-defense performance?

High-stress situations trigger adrenaline, which can lead to tunnel vision and significantly impair fine motor skills necessary for weapon manipulation, reloading, or clearing malfunctions. Scenario-based training helps mitigate these effects.

What is the 'fatal funnel' in tactical scenarios?

The 'fatal funnel' is the area directly in front of an entry point, like a doorway, where adversaries anticipate targets will appear. It's a high-risk zone that requires rapid movement or avoidance, especially when vulnerable.

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