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[–] OricaTonithos ago
I think a real and critical shortage for the gun type things would be access to practice ranges.
Over the last 20 years, the number of active ranges has diminished to terribly low levels. Farmers and owners of property far outside of urban areas have retained the benefit, but in areas where most of the civilian population is concentrated, it's getting to be a problem.
We like to talk about issues like the elimination of lead from ammunition, and draconian levels of background investigation prior to purchase of firearms (tantamount to the 2nd amendment being restored, vs guaranteed). All things considered, if the common citizenry is denied the ability to become or remain proficient in firearms use, they'll be extremely inefficient.
TL;DR,
Gun ranges, going, going, gone.
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[–] OricaTonithos ago
It's been done, and still is. Not for marksmanship, though. I'd say that video golf is probably more sophisticated than FATS(Fire Arms Training Simulator), MILES or other similar thing.
Video trainers and simulators are focused on those things that can be evaluated for judgement and obedience to ROE/SROE. Scenario-driven training to quickly familiarize trainees to tactical decision making is what simulators do best. The calibration for target "hits" is so alien to the practical side of gun operation that the simulator technicians are those persons that can correct it.
Besides, simulators (the serious ones) cost $$$ that only governments can afford. They're made with guns that are adapted, modified, or just plain re-invented to operate with CO2 or compressed air.
[–] Rellik88 ago
I have a feeling if you need to ask, you dont need to know.
Also most militias has vets as members. They would know exactly what your asking.