bix,
We don’t use airsoft as far as I know. We train on something called a F.A.T.S. simulator, the weapons are real Beretta 9MM attached to C.O.2 cannisters so they actually "fire" and it feels lifelike (ie: the slide cycles and the computer program can even be programmed for the weapon to go to slide lock…to see how quickly you realize you have a malfunction, and clear it). Basically, you stand in front of an 8ft x 8ft screen where lifesize figures appear acting out a shooting scenario. You are graded whether you take the appropriate action. The person running the scene listens to your voice commands and adapts the program to follow what you are "telling" the subject on the screen to do (ie: "Drop the gun", or "show me your hands", etc.) It’s fairly lifelike and well received by officers.
So, I have no idea whether an airsoft range would be a hit or not. The idea of no lead exposure is a plus though….
