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SIMUNITION® SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is proud to offer the United States Military, Law Enforcement and other qualifying personnel, the Simunition FX® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course.
Committed to the safety of students using their products and system, Simunition® has developed, along with FX® and Securiblank® Cartridges, a complete line of protective equipment and conversion kits. Our concern for safety has led us to include instructor-level training in safe and effective staging of reality-based training using FX® technologies. The training also includes instructor updates and re-certification.
This informative, course is designed to provide students with substantial hands-on experience with Simunition® FX® and Securiblank® training ammunition technologies, weapons conversion kits, and the Simunition® line of protective equipment.
Additionally, this course will provide in-depth, hands-on instruction in scenario-based training program development and training methodology, and will give critical practical experience to students on the best use of Simunition® training products in a highly effective, realistic, extremely safe training course.
Subjects covered in the course will include:
- Simunition® SecuriBlank® Cartridges
- Simunition® FX® Marking Cartridges
- Simunition® Conversion Kits
- Simunition® FX® Protective Equipment
Scenario-based training program development, management and implementation: Instructor Development; Safety considerations; Program components; Training objectives; Personnel requirements; Facility requirements; Equipment requirements; Scenario execution; De-briefing techniques.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Simunition Training Course.
Please provide the following information to Michael Schultz: Michael.Schultz@gd-ots.com
- ADDRESS WHERE the course will take place (include the name of location)
- A suitable classroom location with TV / projector (PowerPoint).
- A training site(s) suitable for non-lethal training ammunition use.
- SHIPPING ADDRESS for our training gear.
- Supply a date to us with a Tuesday – Wednesday format.
Please avoid the weekend of Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, the week of Thanksgiving and the last two weeks of December.
- Point of Contact (phone number, e-mail contacts, etc.)
Law Enforcement/ Other | $755 |
Military | $495 |
Re-certification | $400 |
In the Simunition® FX® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course, the goal is to train as realistically as possible. Live OC, Taser and impact weapons are not allowed. Service ammunition is neither necessary nor permitted at any training site at any time during the course!
The first day will be spent in the classroom in casual, comfortable attire. The rest of the class will be spent conducting scenario-based training. It is during this time that the student will need their personal operational clothing and equipment. Simunition® will provide dedicated converted pistols as well as M4s and shotguns. Simunition® will also provide basic protective mask and throat protection, all training ammunition as well as training aids such as training impact weapons and training OC.
Students should bring to the course all of their duty operational equipment which they would normally wear; Duty-belt; Tac-lights; Hand-cuffs with keys; Appropriate footwear; Athletic and seasonal outdoor clothing; Long-sleeved BDUs; Full body covering (recommended); Protective gloves; Notebook and pen.
United States Training Course Schedule
STARTING DATE | ENDING DATE | LOCATION | COURSE | AVAILABILITY | Registration |
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Oct/16/2024 | Oct/17/2024 | Columbia, SC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Oct/16/2024 | Oct/17/2024 | Hays, KS | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Oct/22/2024 | Oct/23/2024 | Jackson Springs, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Oct/23/2024 | Oct/24/2024 | Ashburn, VA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Oct/29/2024 | Oct/30/2024 | Sante Fe, NM | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Nov/05/2024 | Nov/06/2024 | Clyde, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Nov/12/2024 | Nov/13/2024 | Elk Grove, CA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Nov/12/2024 | Nov/13/2024 | Lancaster, SC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Nov/19/2024 | Nov/20/2024 | Conshohocken, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Nov/19/2024 | Nov/20/2024 | San Francisco, CA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Dec/03/2024 | Dec/04/2024 | Murfreesboro, TN | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Dec/10/2024 | Dec/11/2024 | Corona, CA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Dec/10/2024 | Dec/11/2024 | Wellston, MO | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Jan/14/2025 | Jan/15/2025 | Edneyville, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Jan/21/2025 | Jan/22/2025 | Upper Marlboro, MD | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Jan/20/2025 | Jan/21/2025 | West Monroe, LA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Jan/28/2025 | Jan/29/2025 | Clinton, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Feb/04/2025 | Feb/05/2025 | Claremore, OK | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Feb/04/2025 | Feb/05/2025 | Shrewsbury, MA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Feb/11/2025 | Feb/12/2025 | Huntington Beach, CA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Feb/18/2025 | Feb/19/2025 | Coconut Creek, FL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/4/2025 | Mar/5/2025 | Lumberton, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/11/2025 | Mar/12/2025 | Plainfield, IN | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/11/2025 | Mar/12/2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/18/2025 | Mar/19/2025 | Dothan, AL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/18/2025 | Mar/19/2025 | Hamilton Township, OH | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/25/2025 | Mar/26/2025 | Belleville, IL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Mar/25/2025 | Mar/26/2025 | Santa Rosa, CA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
April/01/2025 | April/02/2025 | Defiance, MO | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
April/01/2025 | April/02/2025 | Fairhaven, MA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
April/22/2025 | April/23/2025 | South Bend, IN | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
April/29/2025 | April/30/2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/01/2025 | May/02/2025 | Smithton, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/06/2025 | May/07/2025 | Belleville, IL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/06/2025 | May/07/2025 | Huntsville, AL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/13/2025 | May/14/2025 | Boone, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/13/2025 | May/14/2025 | Kettering, OH | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
May/20/2025 | May/21/2025 | Boulder City, NV | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
June/03/2025 | June/04/2025 | Salemburg, NC | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
June/10/2025 | June/11/2025 | Selinsgrove, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
June/17/2025 | June/18/2025 | Allentown, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
July/15/2025 | July/16/2025 | Belleville, IL | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Aug/05/2025 | Aug/06/2025 | Avon, CT | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Sep/23/2025 | Sep/24/2025 | Painesville, OH | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Sep/03/2025 | Sep/04/2025 | Coatesville, PA | Scenario Instructor Course | Register | |
Oct/07/2025 | Oct/08/2025 | Auburn Hills, MI | Scenario Instructor Course | Register |
For more information on registration, hosting a course, course availability, dates and location, equipment and other general issues contact Marianne Skelly at Simunition®
by e-mail: simusa@gd-ots.com or Christine Stankus by email: Christine.Stankus@gd-ots.com