Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ace Virtual Shooting Simulator: Range Time at Home” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ace-vr-shooting-simulator-range-time-at-home/.
Ace Virtual Shooting Simulator: Range Time at Home
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PieterCoetzee
Professional
Interesting
SimonRL
Ronin
What a poorly written article.
“Ace Virtual Shooting is built by people who shoot themselves“
Grammar matters kids.
The company’s key goal has also been to eliminate “the friction” involved with a live-fire range trip. That includes the time-consuming set-up steps like cleaning guns, scheduling with friends, scheduling childcare, packing the car, and driving long distances.
“Once you’re at the range, you have to set up targets, track scores, pick up brass, engage with range staff, and pack and reload the car when you’re done,” Donahue continued. “Once you’re home, you need to unpack the car and clean your equipment again. All of these things tend to reduce the frequency most shooters can get to the range. As a result, the vast majority of gun owners shoot only a few times a year.”
I don’t want to be insensitive, but I’m curious how many of us really find a trip to the range this laborious.
The product kind of seems cool although I question the long term attraction of going to the virtual range without a virtual @killerford to share a beer with afterward. And their stated market of 50,60,70 year olds is admirable but people in that age group often have trouble with VR systems because of depth perception/vision issues, and the vestibular system that controls balance becomes less reliable with age.
But that’s also the age that’s going to dig shooting a 1911, so there’s that!
I’ll probably stick with Call of Duty. For transparency, I overloaded my system flying with VR aerial combat systems to the point that just looking at a VR headset gives me motion sickness.
That’s all I have. If you want to discuss this further you can find me at the real range.
“Ace Virtual Shooting is built by people who shoot themselves“
Grammar matters kids.
The company’s key goal has also been to eliminate “the friction” involved with a live-fire range trip. That includes the time-consuming set-up steps like cleaning guns, scheduling with friends, scheduling childcare, packing the car, and driving long distances.
“Once you’re at the range, you have to set up targets, track scores, pick up brass, engage with range staff, and pack and reload the car when you’re done,” Donahue continued. “Once you’re home, you need to unpack the car and clean your equipment again. All of these things tend to reduce the frequency most shooters can get to the range. As a result, the vast majority of gun owners shoot only a few times a year.”
I don’t want to be insensitive, but I’m curious how many of us really find a trip to the range this laborious.
The product kind of seems cool although I question the long term attraction of going to the virtual range without a virtual @killerford to share a beer with afterward. And their stated market of 50,60,70 year olds is admirable but people in that age group often have trouble with VR systems because of depth perception/vision issues, and the vestibular system that controls balance becomes less reliable with age.
But that’s also the age that’s going to dig shooting a 1911, so there’s that!
I’ll probably stick with Call of Duty. For transparency, I overloaded my system flying with VR aerial combat systems to the point that just looking at a VR headset gives me motion sickness.
That’s all I have. If you want to discuss this further you can find me at the real range.
Onewolf426
Hellcat
I don't know if I can justify the $949 cost for something that requires a monthly membership to use the system. So, if I buy their kit and membership, and decide I no longer want/can afford the membership, then I have a high tech paperweight? No thank you. I am sure there are those out there that look at what is involved with going to the range as a pain in the neck, but most of us find it therapeutic. I look forward to some range time to re-acquaint myself with my firearms, relieve some stress, test some upgrades, sustain my skills with my CCW, etc. I don't get to the range as often as I would like to, but it is a day to look forward to when I do. It is also, more importantly, a time with friends, family, etc. After the scamdemic, human interaction is much more important..............at least with those you know and trust. The rest of the populace..............? If you can afford this and justify the cost for this, this is may be a way to get those who are on the fence or hesitant about firearms to at least have a way to see what we do without the actual "scary" handling of a handgun. It might even get them to the range for a real life experience. Just a thought. Hey, this could be something for those family gatherings when the weather is not so cooperative for outdoor activities.
OldGrunt
Professional
I must agree with this.
TurboDog910
Custom
Took the youngins’ Duck Huntin’
today.
today.
BassCliff
Ronin
Hi,
This system has some advantages over my basement laser range, but the same drawback. I suppose someone who competes seriously at a very high level could used this tool to hone skills on the course, except for recoil management.
Is the pistol active at all? Does it give you any kinetic feedback? Can you practice tactical or emergency/slidelock reloads? I can practice mag changes on my basement laser range.
It might appeal to someone new to USPSA or Steel Challenge competitions. They could get a lot of experience running the courses and be better prepared for a live competition. You'd have to be really committed to invest nearly a grand for a training tool. My laser setup was less than $100. To be honest, I'm a little tempted. I've been considering some local competition and it would be nice to get somewhat up to speed before wasting a lot of time on the range.
And it's true that not everyone is blessed like I am, having two indoor ranges within 8 miles and a couple of outdoor ranges only 30 miles away. But it's really not that much of a hassle for me to go to the range. I guess that's why I do it so often.
Still, this will have its appeal to those that need it. It seems like a slick system. Maybe when/if the price goes down it will appeal to a wider user base. I think it's a good thing. It looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
This system has some advantages over my basement laser range, but the same drawback. I suppose someone who competes seriously at a very high level could used this tool to hone skills on the course, except for recoil management.
Is the pistol active at all? Does it give you any kinetic feedback? Can you practice tactical or emergency/slidelock reloads? I can practice mag changes on my basement laser range.
It might appeal to someone new to USPSA or Steel Challenge competitions. They could get a lot of experience running the courses and be better prepared for a live competition. You'd have to be really committed to invest nearly a grand for a training tool. My laser setup was less than $100. To be honest, I'm a little tempted. I've been considering some local competition and it would be nice to get somewhat up to speed before wasting a lot of time on the range.
And it's true that not everyone is blessed like I am, having two indoor ranges within 8 miles and a couple of outdoor ranges only 30 miles away. But it's really not that much of a hassle for me to go to the range. I guess that's why I do it so often.
Still, this will have its appeal to those that need it. It seems like a slick system. Maybe when/if the price goes down it will appeal to a wider user base. I think it's a good thing. It looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
PieterCoetzee
Professional
For starters I would prefer a handgun that I use, which is why I prefer the "laser" types systems. Id also prefer a scenario rather than a "match" type target game.