ST-2 shooting simulator keeps your aim sharp

And you thought using the HIPerSpace wall for GTA IV was overkill. Marksman Training Systems' ST-2 shooting simulator is touted as the "first simulator for shotgun and rifle shooting designed specifically for demanding users such as shooting instructors," and considering that the Russian and Slovakian national clay shooting teams have practiced on this very system in preparation for the Beijing Olympics, we'll be seeing just how effective it is here soon. Furthermore, this system allows hunters / huntresses to use their preferred weapon (via an attachable sensor) rather than some proprietary pistol, and the advanced diagnostics screen ensures that you know exactly why you missed that digital fowl. Looks like you'll have to inquire directly about pricing, but seriously, you don't want this taking the place of your home cinema... or do you?

[Via CrunchGear]

[Denver_80203 @ Jul 8th 2008 9:30AM]

Can it project the punks in the alley spray painting my garage and lighting firecrackers till 1 AM?

[Vegas @ Jul 8th 2008 9:50AM]

Finally I can put my NES "Duckhunt" skills to the REAL test...

[Tim @ Jul 8th 2008 10:27AM]

sorry man, I didn't know it bothered you that much. We'll stop now.

[lawyer bird @ Jul 8th 2008 7:04PM]

well i'm gonna keep doing it..

makes me feel like a big man

[Wes @ Jul 8th 2008 9:32AM]

does it have a dog that laughs at you if you miss?

[Rogue_Genius @ Jul 8th 2008 11:49AM]

I was waiting for someone @ Engadget to photoshop the dog image in there!

[Bman @ Jul 8th 2008 9:36AM]

Sounds good, but how will it deal with kickback? That is a very real problem that needs practice to deal with.

[Ralph @ Jul 8th 2008 9:40AM]

I second that. Kickback is the biggest issue with shooting a rifle. Otherwise, it might as well be a laser gun from the future.

[aardWolf @ Jul 8th 2008 9:50AM]

Rumor is there is a giant robotic arm that smacks you in the shoulder every time you shoot... but that might just be a rumor...

[John @ Jul 8th 2008 3:24PM]

The term you're looking for is recoil. And it's not an issue if exercise proper trigger control. Do not anticipate the shot, just aim and squeeze the trigger smoothly.

If you want recoil when you shoot then obviously this product isn't for you.

[insertAlias @ Jul 8th 2008 10:41AM]

Recoil isn't that big of a problem with a rifle. Especially not with a hunting rifle. You have plenty of time to recover, since you don't need to take your second shot immediately if at all. With a shotgun, however, it is very important, since you may be shooting three or more times in succession. Even more so with a handgun.

[micrypt @ Jul 8th 2008 9:38AM]

This could take the Shoot Osama bin Laden game to a whole new level :))

[Max @ Jul 8th 2008 9:42AM]

Duck Hunt HD!

[MeatIsMurder @ Jul 8th 2008 9:46AM]

This would be awesome if it makes its way into the home in the near future.
But I don't think this would satisfy the murdering inbred hunt scum that love to go out and shoot anything that breathes.

[Reich @ Jul 8th 2008 9:53AM]

Do trolls eat meat?

[MurderIsTasty @ Jul 8th 2008 9:59AM]

It's not intended to substitute for hunting, anymore than live practice at the range is. It's intended to increase your skill, either to do better at sporting clays, or to bring more meat home.

[jimmy @ Jul 8th 2008 10:01AM]

hey stupid, do you know what clay shooting is? trap/skeet/5 stand etc? go shove a carrot up your ass

[insertAlias @ Jul 8th 2008 10:36AM]

Ok, Ok. Nobody else feed this troll.

[phanbouy @ Jul 8th 2008 10:50AM]

what a weird thread

[Benson @ Jul 8th 2008 10:51AM]

But we're feeding it meat, to give it nausea...

[raptorspike @ Jul 8th 2008 10:09AM]

This interests me a lot. Last time i went skeet shooting, i was somewhere around 3 for 50 clays. I just can't it a moving target.

[insertAlias @ Jul 8th 2008 10:38AM]

3/50? I thought my 35/50 was bad. Can I go shooting with you to make myself feel better?

[kal326 @ Jul 8th 2008 11:30AM]

@raptorspike
Well good to know if you ever snap and go on a shooting spree 94% of the people will be safe if they just keep moving.

[cub3 @ Jul 8th 2008 10:16AM]

They should be making lot of money if they ever get Military contracts and police academies contracts.

[momotarosan @ Jul 8th 2008 10:24AM]

somebody ought to modify a wiimote to mount to firearm for target practice

[vtguy @ Jul 8th 2008 10:49AM]

After all the Wii users throwing their remotes through their screens, I'm not sure it's a good idea to trust them to unload their guns before playing..

[IT-Accountant @ Jul 8th 2008 10:50AM]

As a competitive shooter who is currently training for a major international competition in a few weeks, I seriously would love one of these. The diagnostic capabilities alone would be amazing.

And, of course, I would do my very best to hack it to play COD4 with my Armalite AR-15. Can you imagine? It would put Area51 completely to shame ;)

[PS3guy @ Jul 8th 2008 10:53AM]

I wouldn't mind hook up my PS3 to that big A$$ TV lol

[Technex @ Jul 8th 2008 12:14PM]

STFU.

[thedesolate1 @ Jul 8th 2008 11:00AM]

Now where did I put that damn NES light gun.....

[neofolklore @ Jul 8th 2008 11:37AM]

YES , NO BEZEL. congratulations, these guys just beat NASA.

[Dave @ Jul 8th 2008 12:28PM]

Why not both?

[Ayle @ Jul 8th 2008 12:33PM]

Duck Hunt of the RIch Man?

[UFG @ Jul 8th 2008 1:48PM]

Time Crisis III anyone?

[spaceb @ Jul 8th 2008 2:17PM]

Shoot down the UFO.

[ck @ Jul 8th 2008 3:30PM]

Murder Simulator!

Somebody call Jack!

[Smith @ Jul 8th 2008 3:35PM]

The US Army has had a better version of this for a while. They use a modified M4 and M16 rifle hooked up to an air compresser to simulate recoil, and have a shot group analysis program. While this system looks like it has more resolution, its nothing new, just bigger and better looking.

[geoff @ Jul 9th 2008 5:45AM]

The Australian Army has a similar thing called the WTSS. I think they've had it for quite a while too.

[David_B @ Jul 8th 2008 6:28PM]

Maybe a special Dick Cheney edition of this could be made to help him practice how NOT to shoot his buds on the hunt?