A Visit to Gander Mountain’s Virtual Simulators

Ok, this one is for all my fellow adrenaline junkies: Gander Mountain Academy’s VIRTUAL SIMULATORS!

I have known about their Virtual Range concept for a while now, however, I wasn’t all that impressed. Frankly, you can get the same experience from any decent gaming console or your local Dave & Buster’s. But then again, why would you do that if you can shoot your real firearm at the nearby range?

The Simulators, my friends, are a totally different ball game. As Gander’s website puts it these babies are “fully immersive, high-definition video, multi-screen, interactive virtual simulators.” And that about sums it up–you literally walk into a multi-dimensional defensive situation virtual reality. They have them available 180° & 300° environments with several locations across the US. Formerly only available to elite military and law enforcement agencies, these cutting-edge simulators are now available to the public for our field training needs or recreational pleasure. I know I am a fan.

Check it out:

httpv://youtu.be/zl4WnxcSmbs

Here is the link which also lists all the locations: https://gandermtnacademy.gandermountain.com/simulation

I know next time I find myself near one of these things, I’ll try it for sure! Would you like to see how you’d react in a defensive situation?

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Sass Brass and Bullets

A novice competitive pistol shooter, I started a blog in 2010 as an educational tool for new shooters and women in the shooting sports. Along the way, I've enjoyed sharing my personal experiences with anyone who reads them. Sass, Brass & Bullets (SBB) has grown into a wonderful resource for all shooters, not just women. The SBB team is made up of Beth Cowgill, Diana Hufstedler and Kelli Sampsel.