Advanced CCW Training

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by X-ffdo

Simulators!!!!!!!! ...Did someone say.... Simulators? You mean, I am going to have to do this again?????
"You have simulator scheduled for tomorrow.......briefing at 04:00......"
Oh no!!!!!......back to the simulator!!!!!!!!! (Nightmare like thoughts).......can I call in sick?....No!...just bring your Pepto Bismol!

I think x-ffdo is having flashbacks!

So, are those things really like flying the real thing?

[akulahawk]

I've seen some of the simulators... they're extremely realistic and the graphics can come extremely close to what the pilot would see if it was a real flight. I've been in a flight sim back in the early 80's... it was pretty realistic even back then. The new stuff is even better, of that I am quite sure! Simulators are the safest way to train for emergency situations... because in the end, you're still alive to try it again.

[X-ffdo]

It is so realistic now, they give you your rating checkflight in those things. The visual effects, the way the simulator flies has improved so much over the past 25 years it is incredible, even the motion is there for your body to sense the feelings, the same sensations as when you are in actual flight.
The problems they can throw at you are complex and it is all done in safety, as you are on the ground. The sim. instructor can create very real effects with all kinds of weather, system malfuctions and all sorts of combinations, for instance, situations like engine fires, cabin depressurization, engine out approaches into an airport with low minimums due to adverse weather, etc.
The flight simulators are nowadays a great training and checking tool!.

[G30 Steve]

Before they had simulators they had "Hogans Alley". Real people with real (looking) guns (shooting caps not blanks). That's scary too!

I can't wait for an opportunity to get in the trailer. Sounds fun!

[Glock32]

I had the honor of participating in CCWI's real life scenario simulator class today. Much has been said here about the trailer class already so I'll try to keep it short. My personal opinion/recommendation:

If you carry a gun and you had at least intermediate fireams training including malfunction drills, use of cover, etc, and you carry a gun or plan on doing so (ccw, LE, armed security, etc.) this class is a MUST for you. It is probably the second best investment you can make right after purchasing a quality firearm along with a solid carry system.

Not only do you get to experience the adrenalin rush as the active participant, all class members are 'witnesses' during each scenario. As others have said here before, you will learn a lot just from watching and trying to be a good observer.

I highly recommend this class not only for the absolutely amazing simulator set-up, which I think amounts to about 25% of the value of the training. The real value though is in the detailed de-briefing after every completed scenario provided by the instructor including re-runs, etc. This is where you are getting your money's worth.

Is there a downside: Yes there is one I can think of. It's addictive like most things involving high amounts of adrenalin, which means you will want to do it again. And again....

[spc]

I just completed the PRISM training and had a wonderful experience with an excellent group of trainees.
We learned that you can never take anything for granted in the real world. You must watch the hands. Our powers of observation and awareness are much less dependable than we think. And much more.
A very enlightening experience that I would highly recommend to everyone who might have the opportunity to arrange it.
See my experience at the link below.

spc

http://www.calccw.com/Forums/trainin...-training.html
PRISim: Trailer Simulator Training - CalCCW

[speedjunkie]

I was fortunate enough to have a chance to experience CCWI's PRISim training today with a great group of fellow CalCCW members. It's an experience that teaches you a lot of things...what you think you saw or didn't see, judgment calls, etc. It's amazing to see the different reactions and how everybody would have handled a given situation. The simulator training is the closest thing to actually being involved in an incident.....without getting shot (Thanks Female Instructor for the welts, the purple color is coming in nicely!). The stress that you experience is really something else. I highly recommend anybody who is serious about their training to try this at least once....I know that I will be going back again as soon as time allows. Thanks CCWI & FI!

[G30 Steve]

The training was excellent today. A real eye opener for all of us, regardless of level training and experience. It gets you thinking about what to do and more importantly what not to do in a simulated real-life shoot/don't shoot situation. You don't get to experience that kind of stress at the pistol range.

I agree with RD, it should be required training for all CCW holders.

I came home with a headache from the adrenalin rush I got on my last scenario. I had to engage multiple subjects, clear a jammed pistol, use cover and reload all while being shot at with little white balls that hurt. I experienced slow motion and tunnel vision.
VERY REALISTIC training exercise!