Interactive Video Based Judgement Simulator Training

This course provides hands-on training in tactical movement within a home or other structures, followed by integration of these skills using a state-of-the-art computer simulator. Training utilizes an inert, laser-enabled, recoiling handgun for realism and safety.

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Students will engage in multiple "shoot/don’t shoot" video scenarios designed to test judgment under pressure. Each scenario is recorded and reviewed during an after-action critique. Instructors dynamically adjust outcomes based on student behavior, creating one of the most realistic and effective methods for evaluating use-of-force knowledge and stress performance.

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Note:

The live-firearm portion of the course is dependent upon winter cold weather conditions. If the temperatures are not favorable or safe for shooting, then the indoor computer simulator will be used.

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Course Topics:​​

• Firearms safety rules for handguns

• Ammunition types and safety considerations

• The fundamentals of pistol shooting

• How to effectively stop a threat

• Handgun cleaning and maintenance

 

Students with firearms experience:

If you have previously completed a Basic Handgun Course at MTFI or can demonstrate equivalent proficiency and understanding of firearms safety, you are eligible to participate in the live-fire drills.​

 

Students without firearm experience: 

If you have not taken a Basic Handgun Course including live-fire, we will provide classroom instruction to ensure you can handle your firearm safely and confidently. ​Prior live-fire experience with a handgun is recommended for this course.

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By the end of this course, you’ll have developed the critical skills, judgment, and confidence needed to navigate and respond to high-stress situations—making it one of the most practical and immersive use-of-force training experiences available.

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American Citizenship or US Citizen Legal Resident Green Card is required to take this course.