A training method and apparatus are disclosed. The training method may include converting a firearm capable of firing live ammunition to a pneumatic training device incapable of firing live ammunition. The training method may further include cycling a pneumatic training device through one or more cycles. Each of the cycles may simulate an actual firing of the firearm. Each of the cycles may also include triggering a trigger assembly of the pneumatic training device, using a charge of a pressurized gas to reset the trigger assembly, and advancing a counter of the pneumatic training device. After a certain number of cycles have been completed, a next cycle may be attempted, but not completed. Accordingly, the training method may enable a user to safely and realistically practice reloading, jam or malfunction clearing, or the like.

A training method and apparatus are disclosed. The training method may include converting a firearm capable of firing live ammunition to a pneumatic training device incapable of firing live ammunition. The training method may further include cycling a pneumatic training device through one or more cycles. Each of the cycles may simulate an actual firing of the firearm. Each of the cycles may also include triggering a trigger assembly of the pneumatic training device, using a charge of a pressurized gas to reset the trigger assembly, and advancing a counter of the pneumatic training device. After a certain number of cycles have been completed, a next cycle may be attempted, but not completed. Accordingly, the training method may enable a user to safely and realistically practice reloading, jam or malfunction clearing, or the like.

Provided is a non-pyro cartridge for military training devices. The cartridge has a refillable compressed gas compartment fitted with a refill valve, which allows for quick reuse of the cartridge. The cartridge further has a blast compartment that receive a rush of compressed air from the gas compartment when the cartridge is triggered/detonated. Also provided is an activation device for the cartridge. The cartridge and activation device can generate physical and digital effects on the battlefield that safely and realistically simulate anti-tank weapon signatures, mortar weapon signatures, landmines signatures, improvised explosive device weapon signatures, artillery point of impact signatures, hand grenade signatures, weapon impact signatures on vehicles, weapon impact signatures on buildings, multiple types of battlefield effects, weapon signatures, impact signatures with a single device type.

Provided is a non-pyro cartridge for military training devices. The cartridge has a refillable compressed gas compartment fitted with a refill valve, which allows for quick reuse of the cartridge. The cartridge further has a blast compartment that receive a rush of compressed air from the gas compartment when the cartridge is triggered/detonated. Also provided is an activation device for the cartridge. The cartridge and activation device can generate physical and digital effects on the battlefield that safely and realistically simulate anti-tank weapon signatures, mortar weapon signatures, landmines signatures, improvised explosive device weapon signatures, artillery point of impact signatures, hand grenade signatures, weapon impact signatures on vehicles, weapon impact signatures on buildings, multiple types of battlefield effects, weapon signatures, impact signatures with a single device type.

A combat simulation system is disclosed herein. The system includes a plurality of simulation weapons each having a trigger configured to simultaneous control emission of a light beam and initiate a combustion event to generate noise and provide kickback, a plurality of wearable sensors, and a plurality of user devices each configured to determine a user's location. The system further includes an administration computing device for: administering a simulated mission, deploying virtual weapons having blast events defined by a maximum blast radius and a plurality of rings, monitoring user locations, user operating parameters, and status of mission objectives during a simulated mission; and enabling dynamic control of the simulated mission including user operating parameters, simulated event objects, and mission parameters associated with the simulated mission, and displaying a plurality of graphical images indicative of information and parameters associated with the simulated mission including the monitored user locations.

A combat simulation system is disclosed herein. The system includes a plurality of simulation weapons each having a trigger configured to simultaneous control emission of a light beam and initiate a combustion event to generate noise and provide kickback, a plurality of wearable sensors, and a plurality of user devices each configured to determine a user's location. The system further includes an administration computing device for: administering a simulated mission, deploying virtual weapons having blast events defined by a maximum blast radius and a plurality of rings, monitoring user locations, user operating parameters, and status of mission objectives during a simulated mission; and enabling dynamic control of the simulated mission including user operating parameters, simulated event objects, and mission parameters associated with the simulated mission, and displaying a plurality of graphical images indicative of information and parameters associated with the simulated mission including the monitored user locations.

New expanding net interceptors and rescue devices are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a rescue device comprises a dense, positionable head, an extendable boom and a handle with an expansion and/or inflation trigger, wherein the positionable head comprises folded or compacted net, expandable and/or inflatable by the expansion and/or inflation trigger.

New expanding net interceptors and rescue devices are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a rescue device comprises a dense, positionable head, an extendable boom and a handle with an expansion and/or inflation trigger, wherein the positionable head comprises folded or compacted net, expandable and/or inflatable by the expansion and/or inflation trigger.

An electronic device for simulating gunfire. The device includes a discharge chamber, a first electrode, and a second electrode. A high voltage circuit may be connected to the first and second electrodes, and may be configured to generate an electrical arc between the first and second electrodes, thereby creating percussive sounds that travel through the opening in the body. Also disclosed are embodiments where multiple discharge chambers are provided to generate electrical arcs in various discharge sequences, as well as embodiments where the device incudes a housing that is shared as a rifle scope or an AR upper barrel assembly.

An electronic device for simulating gunfire. The device includes a discharge chamber, a first electrode, and a second electrode. A high voltage circuit may be connected to the first and second electrodes, and may be configured to generate an electrical arc between the first and second electrodes, thereby creating percussive sounds that travel through the opening in the body. Also disclosed are embodiments where multiple discharge chambers are provided to generate electrical arcs in various discharge sequences, as well as embodiments where the device incudes a housing that is shared as a rifle scope or an AR upper barrel assembly.