What are Active Shooter Targets?
Active Shooter Targets are training tools used in firearms and tactical training to simulate real-life active shooter scenarios. These targets are designed to represent an armed assailant, allowing law enforcement, security personnel, and even civilians to practice engaging a threat in high-pressure situations. They are often life-sized and may feature imagery or indicators that mimic the behavior or appearance of an active shooter.
In firearms training environments, Active Shooter Targets are used to improve marksmanship, decision-making, and threat identification. These targets may have distinguishing features such as hostages or non-threatening civilians, challenging the trainee to assess the situation before firing. The ability to quickly distinguish between a shooter and an innocent person is critical in minimizing casualties and ensuring proper use of force.
Active Shooter Targets are used in both indoor and outdoor ranges and may be static or dynamic, with some setups allowing targets to move or appear suddenly to simulate the unpredictable nature of real-life active shooter situations.