Benefits of a Virtual Shooting Environment
Brett Denison | Firearms Instructor | Virtual Target
Frequently when thinking of defensive firearm training potential students think in terms of marksmanship, firearm manipulation, and draw stroke; an often-overlooked facet is the psychological decision component, i.e. shoot/no shoot decision. While this is a mental effort, it is compounded by the psychological and physiological implications of the high stress situation. These implications could include some or all of the following:
- Tunnel Vision.
- Heightened Visual Clarity.
- Auditory exclusion.
- Time distortions.
- Memory Distortions.
- Reflexive Crouch.
- Hands Elevated to Protect the Face.
- Head Turned and Eyes Locked on Threat.
- Effects of Brain’s Signals Being Prioritized or Filtered
- Effects of Adrenaline
- Increase in Strength.
- Heightened Pain Threshold.
- Decrease in Fine Motor Skills.