VirTra will introduce a new Acme Worldwide Enterprise weapon, and showcase the VirTra V-ST PRO™ simulator. The new Acme 240 crew-served weapon system enables gunners to practice weapon safety, loading, clearing, safing, arming and aiming. The Gun Active Recoil (GAR®) unit is a patented, electro-mechanical system that replicates the recoil intensity of the actual weapon when firing. It’s a full-force recoil at full rate of fire for machine guns.
The system is designed to emulate the real world as closely as possible in all areas, including ballistic fly-out of projectiles, weapon behavior, sensory feedback, environmental effects, and impact results. VirTra prides itself on the weapon system ballistic accuracy of 0.08 mil from muzzle to 1000 meters down range with the ability to add all environmental effecting round trajectory.
“Live fire shooting ranges require significant logistical requirements from movement of personnel to and from the range, range coaches, safety and medical personnel as well as transportation, security and accountability of the ammunition,” said Jason Mulcahy, General Manager and former US Army Captain at VirTra, Inc. “VirTra pays explicit attention to every detail in order to ensure extremely accurate ballistics on our V-ST PRO marksmanship training simulator.”
At last year’s AUSA event, VirTra won “booth of the year” by US Army NCO of the Year, Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, and Soldier of the Year, Sgt. Robert Miller, U.S. Army Pacific, put the skills to the test in an active shooter scenario seen HERE.
To see these and other VirTra products, or to speak with a VirTra representative during AUSA 2017, visit booth 3617 or schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected].
By: Meghann Myers, October 4, 2016 (Photo Credit: Reza A. Marvashti for Defense News)
There are plenty of virtual reality trainers out there for shooting practice, but none of them get the same reaction as VirTra’s.
“Holy s—, that’s real,” soldiers say when they test out the system’s CO2-loaded weapons, according to James Peters, regional director of international business development.
Two of the company’s simulators were on display at the annual Association of the United States Army Conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
The V-ST Pro is a marksmanship range with ballistic accuracy within hundredths of a millimeter, Peters told Army Times. The CO2 cartridges act more like live ammunition than the compressed air canisters used in most virtual training, reacting to environmental changes the way a real weapon would.
There are about a dozen possible environments loaded into the system, with hundreds of combinations of weather and altitude, as well as 175 different sizes and shapes of targets.
Users can wield pistols or rifles, and rather than stand stationary, the simulator allows a soldier to move around shooting any angle, including with one cheek pressed against the screen.
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“It’s the closest you can get to a real live-fire range without the expensive cost of ammunition,” said Ryan Bray, a regional sales manager.
U.S. Army Special Operations Command already has one, Bray said, and they’ve gotten interest from the military police school at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as well.
VirtTra also brought along the V-300 simulator, a 300-degree immersive trainer that recreates active shooter or other combat situations. The user wears a hip pack that delivers a small electric shock if he gets shot.
The systems cost upward of $100,000 with the software, CO2 cartridges, CO2 recharger, projectors and screens.
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Tempe, Ariz. (Sept. 21, 2016) – VirTra Systems, Inc., a leading provider of use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, will attend and participate in the annual AUSA Meeting & Exposition on Oct. 3-5, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Held each October, AUSA is one of the largest land warfare expositions and professional development forums in the world. VirTra will be exhibiting in booth No. 3517 in Hall C.
At AUSA, VirTra be exhibiting its innovative military training technology – the V-300™ and the V-ST PRO™. The V-300 is the higher standard for decision-making simulation and tactical firearms training and includes five screens and a 300-degree immersive training environment ensures that time in the simulator translates into real world survival skills. V-ST PRO, a scalable firearms shooting and skills training simulator that offers a superior training environment. The system supports a combination of marksmanship and use of force training on up to five screens from a single operator station.
AUSA consists of informative presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings. The three-day event also includes more 500 industry and military exhibits occupying more than 250,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Additionally, the event will host more than 26,000 attendees – including senior leaders from the Army, DoD and congress, as well as foreign dignitaries. Presentations on the state of the Army and related defense subjects are given by the Secretary of the Army, the Army Chief of Staff and other senior Army and Department of Defense representatives.
“AUSA provides a unique opportunity for VirTra to showcase our military technology to key Army and Department of Defense representatives,” notes Jason Mulcahy, VirTra’s General Manager. “We look forward to the dialogue and networking available at AUSA.”
About Virtra
VirTra is a global leading provider of the world’s most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra is the higher standard in firearms training simulators, offering a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. VirTra’s products provide the very best simulation training available for personnel that are entrusted with lethal force and critical missions. The Company’s common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company does not currently file periodic or other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Corporate Structure—Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Bob Ferris. Headquarters: 7970 South Kyrene Road, Tempe, AZ 85284. Phone: (480) 968-1488. Website: virtrastage.wpengine.com.
VirTra began in 1993 as one of the first virtual reality companies in the world. Today, the company is a global leading provider of the world’s most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra has set the standard for exceptional firearms training simulators and offers a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. Additionally, the company provides products and training content to military, law enforcement, post-secondary education and security agencies worldwide. VirTra is led by Bob Ferris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, from its offices in Tempe, Arizona. Ferris attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and received a degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona with a minor in Software. Both demanding experiences inspired him to create a new generation of more realistic and effective simulators for use of force training.
A career path in the military can be rewarding but dangerous. Each member plays a vital role in the military’s defense team and takes on great responsibility to defend the country. Furthermore, military members are expected to make the correct decision, with excellent marksmanship, in split-second life-and-death situations. The better and more realistic the training, the greater the chance the cadet will succeed when lives hang in the balance and threats are real. Internationally, customers rely on VirTra’s simulators for real-world preparation so that trainees have a better chance to succeed in their missions and survive lethal encounters.
A critical component of quality simulator training is the ‘realism’ it provides. Real-world performance is often directly related to the realism and intensity of training. Simply stated, the more realistic the training exercise, the more skills are transferable to a real-world situation. Thus, realism is critically important to any close combat tactical trainer. One of VirTra’s primary missions is to make simulated training as realistic as humanly possible. VirTra goes to great lengths to recreate the real-world in the simulator: from incredibly realistic 3D audio and special effects to realistic recoil training firearms and shoot back capabilities—just to name a few. VirTra’s attention to detail and higher standard for realism in military engagement skills simulation training leads to improved real-world skills for the trainees.
Whether it’s a portable single-screen simulator or the world’s most advanced combat training simulator (the V-300™ MIL), the company supports military engagement skills with a full line of firearms training and combat simulators. Military training has never been more realistic than with VirTra’s latest small arms trainer. Inside a 300-degree, wrap-around simulator, teams can train for the most difficult real-world situations, ambushes, and maintaining situational awareness during extreme stress.
The next real-world engagement will most certainly occur in a 360-degree environment. When training on a single-screen simulator, the trainee is only utilizing 60 degrees field of view, and never has to turn to face a potential threat. A single-screen simulator further reinforces tunnel vision, “training with blinders on”. It is difficult to maintain situational awareness throughout a real world engagement, but it is critical for survival. This type of training can be implemented on a multi-screen video simulator such as the V-180™ MIL or V-300™ MIL simulator.
The V-300™ MIL is the world’s highest standard for both individual and collective military virtual force options training simulators. Five screens and a 300-degree immersive training platform ensures that time in the simulator translates into real-world survival skills. Firearms training mode supports up to 15 individual firing lanes at one time with special installation requirement and fully configurable force options firearms training course ware. The optional training platform and audio system provides over 2,000 watts of audio, and transducers means simulated explosions feel real and adrenaline is felt during training. The optional Threat-Fire™ device safely simulates enemy return fire with an electric impulse (or vibration version), reinforcing performance under pressure. Superior simulation training results in better trained forces and a better chance of mission success with higher survival rates.
V-300™ MIL in action! 5 Screens of immersive, realistic combat training.
The V-300™ MIL is sold to various military commands throughout the world and can support any local language. The system can be front-projected to reduce the floor space, deployed worldwide and fits into a standard room with standard ceiling height. VirTra uses COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) components, so no special power or HVAC is required.
VirTra’s mission is to develop, manufacture, sell, and support the finest simulators, accessories, and training scenarios in the world. Additionally, the company aims to meet the unique needs of the industry by always seeking innovative and better solutions to add value to customers. The company’s commitment to its customers has encouraged the finest military and law enforcement agencies in the United States—in addition to a growing list of prominent international customers—to hand-select VirTra’s simulators after trying out all other options.
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