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Mercury has entered into a partnership with Conflict Kinetics to open the first civilian-accessible Gunfighter Gym. Target opening date is early Q1, 2025.
Who is Conflict Kinetics? Conflict Kinetics (CK) is the industry innovator in human performance optimization – specializing in small arms simulation and featuring in-depth data collection capabilities for the life-of-the-trainee via their Holistic Human Dashboard ©.
What is a Gunfighter Gym? The following video is five years old, but it does a great job of depicting CK's proprietary technology and approach to human performance optimization. (The platform and technology has advanced tremendously since this was made.)
Who is Conflict Kinetics? Conflict Kinetics (CK) is the industry innovator in human performance optimization – specializing in small arms simulation and featuring in-depth data collection capabilities for the life-of-the-trainee via their Holistic Human Dashboard ©.
What is a Gunfighter Gym? The following video is five years old, but it does a great job of depicting CK's proprietary technology and approach to human performance optimization. (The platform and technology has advanced tremendously since this was made.)
While there is obvious entertainment (and financial) value in offering civilians access to a facility that has been used exclusively for over 15 years by the most elite federal military and law enforcement agencies, a Gunfighter Gym is not just a virtual reality playground for shooting enthusiasts.
CK's facilities have been shown to have dramatic therapeutic effects on veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Our vision is to be a resource to our community, and as a veteran-owned company, we intend to open our doors to those in need.
The following videos show how Conflict Kinetics' site trainers use the technology to improve how shooters perform. Watch as a retired Navy SEAL is instructed through a few drills.
Our team is currently exploring facilities options in the Dripping Springs area of Texas. Our long-term vision is to build out a destination that includes the Gunfighter Gym alongside other facilities and amenities, such as short and long-range live fire ranges, a tactical shoot house, a classroom, dining facility, and lodging.
The path to realizing that vision starts with an initial facility that can meet our requirements. At the highest level, they are as follows:
- Warehouse/Flex Space with a ground floor footprint of at least 4500 sq. ft.
- Discrete location that will not draw attention or cause alarm if a dozen squad cars pull in for a training day
- Parking for up to 20 vehicles
- HVAC throughout
The following layout is an example of what we're looking for.
Ground Floor Facility Components:
Upstairs Facility Components - an ideal facility will have a mezzanine above part of the first floor with the Gunfighter Gym visible from above. It will include:
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- The Gunfighter Gym training area - darkened rectangular space that can accommodate system panels and hanging projectors:
- A single screen trainer - one panel/projector
- The Team Trainer - three panels/projectors arranged side-by-side to mimic a firing line
- The Pano 220 - five panels/projectors arranged in a 220 degree panorama
- Secure Armory - to house and maintain the synthetic weapons that are used in the Gunfighter Gym.
- Fitness/Gym Area - aspects of this can and will be included in the Gunfighter Gym area, but additional space for larger equipment is ideal.
- Cafe/Bar - Depending upon what is available within walking distance of the facility, this may or may not be necessary. However, customers will be spending several hours with us, so it's important that we cater to their needs.
- Customer Gear Storage - Our customers will include local and state law enforcement and/or military personnel. They will need a secure place to store their kit/gear while on site.
Upstairs Facility Components - an ideal facility will have a mezzanine above part of the first floor with the Gunfighter Gym visible from above. It will include:
- Offices
- Classroom/Conference Room
If you have ideas or options that may assist us, please reach out.
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