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Originally Posted by spc
Trailer training is an incredable way to take all of the mechanical muscle memory and target training we do and apply it in a real time, real life type of interactive setting. This is a truly no holds barred realistic training in situations that may occur at any time or place any of us may be.
One thing I can not emphasize too much is the necessity to watch the HANDS. In the trailer we learn just how important it is to watch the HANDS no matter what the other distractions may be. I also learned that no matter how awsome I feel my powers of observation and awareness are; when the adrenalin dumps, the horse blinders close in, the hearing shuts down and every thing begins to go into slow motion. This is when your mechanical training and target practice comes in handy. With good mechanics, all there is left is the thinking part of response.
There are many lessions to be learned from PRISim training and it opens up many questions as to what is the best way to handle a situatioin. These questions and thought do not end with the paticular session, but continue to run through your mind and seek attention,,,, what if I did,,,,,,; and will do so for a long time.
The input from the others sharing a session is every bit as, if not more important than your response to a senerio. This is the most important part of the learning experience and provides the opportunity to monday morning quarterback the response to a senerio, trouble shoot and learn from the actions taken.
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Today I was fortunate to take this PRISim training. SPC has done a very nice job sharing his experience and my experience pretty much was as he describes.
Even reading his thread prior to the class, even with CCWI warning us before hand... It was difficult not to get tunnel vision / threat focus'd and to continually scan the entire scene and watching hands. The scenarios were very realistic and it was a real eye-opening experience... these scenarios could happen to ME (or any other CCW holder). If I'm going to make mistakes (and mistakes were made!), I'm definitely glad to have made them here in PRISim, as opposed to on the street for real.
Training at the range to work on marksmanship and other fundementals is certainly important, however, this type of PRISim training is an absolute must for anyone serious about a CCW. This type of training is not as easily accessible as just going to the range, so I'm very fortunate to have been able to take this class. Some other thoughts:
1) I do believe in Force-on-Force training, but I am now also convinced that PRISim is equally important, each having their own pro's/con's.
2) You WILL feel the adrenaline rush, just as you would in Force-on-Force... this also gives you an idea of how badly one's marksmanship can degrade due this type of pressure (as it will be in a real life situation).
3) Although it's a 2D screen, this is force-on-force! The bad guys do shoot back and if you don't take care of the threat or use proper cover, you will FEEL the consequences. (Julie has very good, laser accurate, aim).
4) Although it's a 2D screen, there is plenty of stuff to try to keep track. During debrief, even though I was trying to be a good witness, it was humbling to realize how much detail I missed.
5) This was a very important experience for me, to remind me how fast/dynamic scenarios can be, how difficult it can be to make the right decision, such as should I get involved, should I egress, should I just be a good witness, should I draw, should I fire.. etc.. The wrong decision could mean large legal consequences, or worse.. my life. The responsibilities are tremendous...
I enjoyed meeting many of the other members of this board. Their knowledge/expertise on many of the legal details / tactics were very educational.
I apologize for babbling.. I'm still excited from the class. I will stop now to allow the other students to share their experiences.
Thanks Greg! Thanks Julie!!
p.s. I definitely want to take this class again, which, with the abundant scenarios with vast variation options at their disposal, I know I can continue to gain more (and new) experiences.