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Tools for Active Shooter Response Training
What technologies help prepare officers for active shooter response situations? This behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement training explores shot simulators, smart firearms, laser target systems, and the tools used to build safer, more effective training environments.
June 17, 2026
What tools are used to train law enforcement officers for active shooter response situations?
During an active shooter response training event in Atlanta, the U.S. Deputy Sheriff's Association gave POLICE Magazine a look at several technologies used to create realistic, safe, and effective training environments for officers.
In this video, USDSA Law Enforcement National Training and Program Director Mike Willis explains how simulation tools help officers develop critical skills, including threat identification, movement, firearm safety, target engagement, and decision-making under stress.
Technology training tools and capabilities explained in this video include:
- GunShot Box
- Simulated gunshot sounds
- Muzzle flash effects
- Realistic active threat scenarios
- Training for locating shots fired inside structures
- Enhanced situational awareness exercises
- Smart Firearms training systems
- Realistic training firearm weight and handling
- Weighted magazines for reload practice
- Trigger discipline monitoring
- Immediate feedback on unsafe trigger finger placement
- Firearms handling and tactical movement training
- Laser Ammo training system
- Indoor firearms training
- Laser target engagement
The U.S. Deputy Sheriff's Association also discusses its no-cost active-shooter response training program, available to law enforcement agencies across the country.