What is judgmental firearms simulator training?

Direct answer

The short answer

Judgmental firearms simulator training uses interactive video scenarios and simulated equipment to practice observation, communication, threat assessment, and decision-making under time pressure. The participant may need to decide whether to issue commands, disengage, seek cover, call for help, or use a simulated level of force. A qualified instructor pauses and debriefs scenarios so the learning focuses on articulation and choices—not a video-game score.

What to know

Simulator training can expose participants to varied situations without using live ammunition, but it has limits. It does not duplicate recoil, stress, movement, environmental conditions, or every legal and tactical factor. It is not a substitute for Arizona guard-card training, required armed-guard firearms qualification, live-fire practice, agency policy, or legal instruction. Completion does not grant authority to carry or use a firearm.

Arrow’s training page lists judgmental firearms training, but the current public information does not specify the simulator model, curriculum, audience, duration, prerequisites, or certificate. Prospective students should ask how scenarios are selected, who instructs, what legal framework is discussed, how performance is evaluated, and whether the class is educational practice or fulfills any separate documented requirement.

Sources and further reading

  1. Arrow Securityarrowsecurityinc.com
  2. Arizona Department of Public Safetywww.azdps.gov
  3. Arizona Legislaturewww.azleg.gov