Tactical Firearms Simulator Training

Train Smart. Respond Confidently. Stay Ready.

Practical Defense Systems in cooperation with Secure Measures now offers realistic, judgment-based Tactical Firearms Training powered by the MILO Range Simulator—a cutting-edge training tool trusted by law enforcement and military professionals nationwide.

This course is designed for civilian gun owners of all experience levels who want to improve their defensive firearm skills, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure—all in a safe, non-live-fire environment.

What You’ll Learn:

Real-world “Shoot/Don’t Shoot” scenario training
Tactical decision-making and use of force fundamentals
Home and personal defense response strategies
Enhanced situational awareness and threat recognition
Legal and ethical considerations for civilian gun use

Training Features:

MILO Range Simulator with immersive video-based scenarios
One-on-one coaching and after-action review
Safe, controlled environment—no live ammunition
Flexible scheduling options for individuals or small groups

Upcoming Classes

Whether you’re protecting your home, carrying concealed, or simply want to become a more confident and prepared firearms owner, this course provides the tactical edge you need.

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De-Escalation Training

This in person scenario-based training course held at our San Diego location, provides a framework for reducing the intensity of potentially volatile and confrontational situations using effective de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to have successful and safe outcomes.

Course consists of:

Training in a small group.
1 hour lecture
3 hours of scenario-based training utilizing our MILO brand force options simulator.

This course is appropriate for:

CCW holders.
Armed or unarmed security personnel.
Church security volunteers.
Campus safety personnel.
Business managers and supervisors.

You will learn how to:

Enhance your decision-making skills in high stress situations.
De-escalate potentially volatile situations.
& more!

Session Lengths: 4 hours

Client review

Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

In the past eight (8) months, Dave has literally helped us change our entire approach to training about military culture and responses to veterans in crisis. His ideas and approach to building our new training program are insightful and perfectly designed to highly engage student participants (mostly cops and clinicians) of all learning types.

By the time of his retirement, Dave was providing vitally needed VMET support to LASD MET, LAPD MEU and over 40 other municipal city MET units in Southern California.

He was doing what nobody had envisioned in prior years and there were many proven successes – over 300 cases and multiple veterans in LA County are alive today due to VMET.

Dave has unparalleled tenacity, expertise and leadership in all matters that we are working on in LA County to implement new programs and mobile crisis response services to reach “at risk” veterans and veterans in crisis who might otherwise succumb to death by suicide without swift, effective interventions.

We are proud to work with Dave now as one of his clients, where Dave is helping us to improve deputy interactions with some of the most vulnerable veteran populations: the mentally ill and the homeless.

Lt John Gannon - LASD Mental Evaluation<br>Team - Commander