PRISim: Trailer Simulator Training

[spc]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Greg for the great opportunity to train in the PRISim Trailer and to Julie for the little pink polka dots I have as a fond memory of training.

Of course my thanks extend to those that participated in training as well for the great feed back and interaction we all experienced.

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.

I know there is more that I would like to speak about here, but time gives me short notice on my need to hit the road soon for Phoenix so I will stop while I am ahead.

I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone here that has the opportunity to do so, to attend at least one session of training in PRISim and learn just how difficult decisions in the real world may be.

spc

(I may do some editing in the future when I have more time to go over my post)

[Glock32]

I participated in CCWI's real life scenario simulator class with SPC and other members of this forum yesterday. It was fun going through the class with you guys!

I highly recommend this class to anyone carrying a gun or planing on doing so in the future. As they say in the commercial, the experience and the value are.....priceless.

Please also see our other thread on this advanced training class offered by ccwi.

http://www.calccw.com/Forums/trainin...-training.html

[BexSoCal]

Intense ain't it!

spc, it was a pleasure meeting you friday night. You have certainly discovered a wonderful way to live. Glad you made it down.

[spc]

Originally Posted by BexSoCal

Intense ain't it!

spc, it was a pleasure meeting you friday night. You have certainly discovered a wonderful way to live. Glad you made it down.

Thank You Bex, and likewise about meeting.
If (when) you happen to get to Mammoth I would like to share some great skiing with you. We do have seasons in California and I can prove it,,, come and see; I know you miss them.

spc

[spc]

Originally Posted by Glock32

I participated in CCWI's real life scenario simulator class with SPC and other members of this forum yesterday. It was fun going through the class with you guys!

I highly recommend this class to anyone carrying a gun or planing on doing so in the future. As they say in the commercial, the experience and the value are.....priceless.

Please also see our other thread on this advanced training class offered by ccwi.

http://www.calccw.com/Forums/trainin...-training.html

Thank you for the link Glock 32. If I had seen this post I would have added my post there.

The PRISM training is as valuable as it gets. An extremely enlightening course to take.

spc

[Python2]

Is this Trailer Simulator Training on wheels? Does it ever travel to the Upper House to train others? If so I would be interested to know when. Sound like a hell of a thing to try.

[CCWInstructor]

It is on six wheels, The trailer goes from the Oregon Border down to the Mexican Border, and 4 states east. The next time it is in your area, I will let you know.

[rundmlee]

Having read many good things about PRISim: Trailer Simulator Training, I'm definitely looking foward to when it becomes available in the Orange County area.

[CCWInstructor]

Originally Posted by rundmlee

Having read many good things about PRISim: Trailer Simulator Training, I'm definitely looking foward to when it becomes available in the Orange County area.

It's based out of Orange County.

[ptbarnacle]

Where do we get an upcoming schedule of the PRISim Trailer for El Dorado County (Nor Cal). And is it available to non LEOs?

[CCWInstructor]

Originally Posted by ptbarnacle

Where do we get an upcoming schedule of the PRISim Trailer for El Dorado County (Nor Cal). And is it available to non LEOs?

I allow CCW holders in the trailer. I do not have a schedule for P-Ville.

[Python2]

Originally Posted by CCWInstructor

I allow CCW holders in the trailer.

I hope you mean CCW holders from any States as I am looking forward to try that PRISim.

[CCWInstructor]

It boils down too, Do I personally know them.

[rundmlee]

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.

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.

[RomanDad]

What a blast.... The technology is incredible. Many of the scenarios I have been in before, or could envision being in...