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Firearm training apparatus and method

a firearm training and apparatus technology, applied in the field of simulating firearm training, can solve the problems of system transmitting an uncomfortable or painful signal to a user, existing force on force firearm training systems failing to achieve the level of realism required to enhance the firearm training experience, etc., to achieve less target accuracy, deterioration of learned skills, and improved marksmanship accuracy

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-11-21
FORCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
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This patent describes an invention that is a training tool for firearms that simulates real-life situations. The system uses a laser to hit and identify the target, but the focus is on its placement and accuracy. It uses fiber optic pads to help with targeting and a TENS unit to simulate stress and reaction. The system also eliminates the need for special safety equipment and focuses on weapon accuracy and firing characteristics. Overall, this invention makes firearms training more useful and realistic.

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These systems may transmit an uncomfortable or painful signal to a user who has been hit by a laser beam.
Even with the elimination of safety equipment, existing force on force firearm training systems fail to achieve the level of realism required to enhance the firearm training experience.

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[0015]The inventive firearm training apparatus and method was designed to realistically simulate actual firing of ammunition with a real firearm. In order to provide a realistic simulation, a real handgun or long gun is adapted for simulated firing so that the same principles and characteristics in the real weapon would be the same as the simulated actuation.

[0016]The inventive firearm training apparatus can include a simple laser conversion kit that can be used to change a fully functional duty weapon firearm to a blank firing training weapon that emits a laser beam when the blank when the firearm is fired. The system can also include sensor components that are worn by the system users to monitor the training participants and record laser beam hits. In an embodiment, the sensor components can transmit the hit data to a computer which can record the laser beam hits associated with each trainee and provide information about the location of the hit and the source of the hit. Each lase...

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Abstract

A firearm training apparatus and method provides simulated weapon realism that places higher priority to shot placement by using a culminated laser beam with specific target areas to achieve marksmanship accuracy. Trainee shooters can visually observe hits by an LED in the target area and hear an alarm sound when another trainee is hit. Stress and reaction to stress is achieved through the use of a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units in vests worn by the trainees. Greater realism is achieved by eliminating special safety equipment required with projectile systems, and focus on weapon accuracy and firing characteristics.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 647,282, “Apparatus, System and Method For Improved Live Fire Simulation And Training” filed May 15, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 679,217, “Blank Firing Attachment Assembly For Automatic Rifles With Flash Suppressor” filed Aug. 3, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 717,236, “FTS Ocular Infrared Detection Glasses” filed Oct. 23, 2012 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 790,323, “Firearm Training Apparatus And Method” filed Mar. 15, 2013. U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos.: 61 / 647,282, 61 / 679,217, 61 / 717,236 and 61 / 790,323 are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention is directed towards a system for simulating firearm training.BACKGROUND [0003]Firearm simulation system exist that use guns having a laser output and laser sensors to detect hits. Firearm simula...

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IPC IPC(8): F41G3/26
CPCF41G3/2616F41A33/02F41G3/2655F41H13/0012F41J5/14
Inventor CARRIERE, JAMES
Owner FORCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
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