A multi-function dry fire training device to be inserted into the chamber of a firearm, which comprises an illuminator for emitting, upon receiving a command from a controller, a beam of visible or invisible illumination from the barrel of the firearm, the beam being parallel to its central axis; a controller for controlling the functionality of the device including illumination of the illuminator, in response to activation of the firearm trigger; an actuator, being electrically connected to the controller, for activating the controller whenever being struck by the firearm striker and a power source for providing DC power to the controller and illuminator.

A portable dry fire practice shooting system includes a first base supporting a target. A second base is associated with the first base such that the distance between the first base and the second base can be selectively adjusted. The second base includes a portable electronic device retaining mechanism for holding a portable electronic device on the first base so as to align a camera of the portable electronic device with the target. A software application downloaded onto the portable electronic device utilizes the camera of the portable electronic device to detect light spots reflecting from the target.

A portable dry fire practice shooting system includes a first base supporting a target. A second base is associated with the first base such that the distance between the first base and the second base can be selectively adjusted. The second base includes a portable electronic device retaining mechanism for holding a portable electronic device on the first base so as to align a camera of the portable electronic device with the target. A software application downloaded onto the portable electronic device utilizes the camera of the portable electronic device to detect light spots reflecting from the target.

An optical-based aerial gaming system comprises: a multirotor unmanned flying device comprising: a main body; a plurality of propulsion units, a wireless receiver configured to receive data via radio communication; a wireless transmitter configured to send data via radio communication; one or more light generators configured to project laser or infrared light from the unmanned flying device; and one or more light sensors configured to detect laser or infrared light projected by a separate unmanned flying device; and a remote control unit comprising: a wireless transmitter configured to send data via radio communication; and a wireless receiver configured to receive data via radio communication, wherein the unmanned flying device is configured to transmit to the remote control unit, using the wireless transmitter of the unmanned flying device, at least a portion of encoded data of the detected laser or infrared light.

An optical-based aerial gaming system comprises: a multirotor unmanned flying device comprising: a main body; a plurality of propulsion units, a wireless receiver configured to receive data via radio communication; a wireless transmitter configured to send data via radio communication; one or more light generators configured to project laser or infrared light from the unmanned flying device; and one or more light sensors configured to detect laser or infrared light projected by a separate unmanned flying device; and a remote control unit comprising: a wireless transmitter configured to send data via radio communication; and a wireless receiver configured to receive data via radio communication, wherein the unmanned flying device is configured to transmit to the remote control unit, using the wireless transmitter of the unmanned flying device, at least a portion of encoded data of the detected laser or infrared light.

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.

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.

A wireless independent tracking system (WITS) module for use with a weapon simulator in a virtual reality (VR) environment. The WITS module includes active tags for tracking a gun simulator the WITS module is coupled to; a shot detector that detects a shot being fired by the gun; a shot counter that counts a number of shots fired; a transmitter that sends a signal to a smart magazine of the gun when the gun is out of virtual ammunition; and a coupler configured to couple the WITS module to a rail of the gun.

A wireless independent tracking system (WITS) module for use with a weapon simulator in a virtual reality (VR) environment. The WITS module includes active tags for tracking a gun simulator the WITS module is coupled to; a shot detector that detects a shot being fired by the gun; a shot counter that counts a number of shots fired; a transmitter that sends a signal to a smart magazine of the gun when the gun is out of virtual ammunition; and a coupler configured to couple the WITS module to a rail of the gun.

As disclosed herein, the technology relates to firearms including a modular trigger mechanism designed with the capability to provide a practice pistol that accurately and realistically mimics various models of center fire pistols and firearms. In one embodiment, a trigger mechanism comprising a static sear, trigger, and sear bar. In another embodiment, the trigger mechanism provides the user of a practice pistol the realistic sense of a center fire pistol trigger in that its positional geometry, weight of pull, weight at break, and trigger position at disconnect reset point, will perform within a realistic range.