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StressVest® is the world’s first non-projectile, force on force, firearm tactical training system capable of creating stress through a pain penalty without fear of projectile injury for training Law Enforcement Officers and Military Soldiers. The system utilizes training firearms that fire a laser pulse which activates the StressVest® when it strikes center mass. Depending on the setting, the vest will either deliver a vibration or a safe, localized shock to the abdomen.

StressVest® Lockable Carrying and Storage Case BioChamber™ Ozone Sanitizer and Storage Solution

• Destroys odor, fungus, bacteria and mold

• Sanitize your StressVest® gear in 30 minutes

• Radial IQ Ozone Generation Unit included features a one-button design to actively refresh your StressVest®

• Only requires a basic wall outlet for power

• Custom kitting

• Watertight, crushproof, and dustproof

STRESSVEST® SYSTEM

StressVest® Basic Single Package:

• Vest Receiver

• StressX® PRO Belt

• Transmitter

• USB Charger

Receiver (Front & Back)

IR Laser (See Training Weapon

Option page)

Vibration or Pain Penalty

StressX® PRO BeltTransmitter

Vest Receiver

StressVest® Fighter Pack and Academy Pack

StressVest®

BACK VIEW

FRONT VIEW

StressX® PRO Advanced Training Modes

StressVest® features an externally worn, wireless StressX® PRO Belt that delivers a safe, localized, fully adjustable shock through clothing or a vibration for role players.

The StressX® PRO is the ONLY system in the world with Advanced Training Modes including Role Player, Stress Exposure, Move to Cover and Injured Officer.

Features Infrared COM port for easy syncing to StressVest® and Instructor CQT Tablet.

LED display shows Mode, number of Hits, and Shock Level.

Hits counter displays number of Hits to StressVest®.

Adjustable Shock Level:

1-Low to 5-Extreme

Convenient USB port for remote software upgrading and recharging battery.

Durable and weatherproof glass filled nylon case.

Six electrodes deliver safe, localized shocks to abdomen through clothing.

Moisture resistant smooth surface for easy cleaning.

STRESSX® PRO BELT FUNCTIONS

Power Source :

Shock/vibration Location :

Maximum Voltage :

Maximum Amperage :

Maximum Joules :

3.7 Volt Rechargeable Battery

Belt Worn Externally on Stomach 4,500 Volts Less than 1mA over a maximum discharge duration of 150msec

0.092 Joules (92mJ)

Electrical Safety Specifications

International Electro Technical Commission - Electrical Safety Standard The effects of electrical current passing through the human body are covered at length in the international Electro Technical Commission document IEC 479-2:1987. The Document states that a transient or capacitive discharge, as is the case with static electricity, requires energy in excess of 5 Joules (5000mJ) to produce a direct serious risk to health. The discharge of the StressVest® is 98% lower than this threshold.

THE STRESSVEST SYSTEM DELIVERS A SAFE, LOCALIZED, ELECTRICAL

DISCHARGE.

StressX® PRO Belt

Features

The StressVest® was specifically designed to reward center mass incapacitation hits to the front and back of the torso. The addition of a face sensor and side panels will take your training to another level.

StressVest® Face Sensors are fully integrated into the system. The electronics can be pre-assembled into any headgear, but presently come in either Black Baseball Cap or SWAT/Military Goggles.

The StressVest® Face Sensor system uses the most advanced sensor technology in the world to capture laser hits to the upper facial region.

Sensors on the underside of the front of the Goggles and the visor of the Baseball Cap pick up any hits to the upper facial region. This registers a hit for either students or role players and will deliver either a shock or vibration depending how the StressX® PRO belt has been configured.

The addition of the side panels rewards students for incapacitation hits to the vital organs on the side of the body.

You can’t cut the pie without an arm. One of the most neglected tactical skills is keeping limbs tucked in tight when slicing the corner of a structure. Often students lead with their arm instead of their eyes. The arm shocker delivers a safe, localized shock through one layer of clothing to simulate a dominant arm injury forcing the student to continue the fight with their non-dominant hand. Features Advanced Training Modes and adjustable pain penalty. Multiple activation methods include an instructor key fob, laser strike to the sensors on the arm shocker or StressVest®.

Red indicates where the laser activates the sensor sensor

SWAT / Military Goggles Side Panels

Baseball Cap

Senses Hits To The Upper Facial Region

NEW! StressVest® Arm Shocker

Side Panels

FACE SENSORS AND SIDE PANELS

Increase Your Target Zones

The CQT Instructor Tablet remotely configures and controls up to 20 StressVests® wirelessly. The CQT Instructor Tablet manages and interacts with scenarios from start to finish to give the Instructor unprecedented control of the training environment from activating individual StressVests® to rendering all StressVests® inert. Real time data includes seeing hits and monitoring trainees heart rates. Use the CQT Instructor Tablet’s camera to record and play back scenarios.

Features

7. Monitor Student Heart Rates Provides real time heart rate monitoring during scenarios. Records high and low heart rates for debriefing.

*CQT Instructor Tablet comes with two Heart Rate Monitors. Additional Heart Rate Monitors can be purchased separately.

4. Customized Training Modes Adjust & customize each StressVest® including shock (student) or vibrate (role player), shock level, and training mode. Advanced Training Modes include Stress Exposure, Move to Cover, Injured Officer and Role Player Modes.

6. Scenario Execution All StressVests® are not enabled until the Instructor presses the Scenario “Live” button. To stop a scenario the Instructor presses “Cease Fire” and all StressVests® are disabled.

5. Video Recording Enables recording for instant student feedback and remediation. Archive videos for learning/ demonstration purposes.

3. Record Hits Allows Instructor to verify hits in real time.

1. Identify Trainees / Role Player Input name and/or badge number. Role Player (Blue) and Trainees (Grey).

2. Remote StressVest® Activation Activate any single StressVest® or “Hit All”.

Wireless Integration

CQT INSTRUCTOR TABLET

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StressVest® Beacon

StressVest®

Panel Receiver

Wireless Audio/Visual Hit Indicator The StressVest® Beacon works with the StressVest® to provide additional audible/visual feedback. Whenever a Role Player or Student with the StressVest® receives a hit, the StressVest® Beacon will beep, flash or both. The StressVest® Beacon connects wirelessly to the StressX® PRO Belt.

Features

• Hit feedback modes - audio, visual or both

• Multiple color option for visual feedback

• Sync up to 50 StressX® PRO Belts

• Auxiliary output for external headphones or speaker

• Built-in rechargable battery

BEACON

Dry Fire, CO2, or Blank Fire Training

System

StressVest® IED Adaptor & Training IED’s

StressVest® CQT Instructor Tablet

StressVest® Handheld Laser Activator

Dry Fire, CO2, or Blank Fire Training

System

Vest Receiver

Vest Receiver

Multiple StressVests®

Individual or Multiple StressVests®

Face Sensor

Vibration or Pain Penalty

Vibration or Pain Penalty

Vibration or Pain Penalty

Vibration or Pain Penalty

Vibration or Pain Penalty

Laser Pulse to Front/ Back or Side Panels

Laser Pulse to Front/ Back or Side Panels

Laser Pulse to Face Sensor

Activates Individual StressVest®

Activates Individual StressVest®

Activates Individual StressVest®

Activates all StressVests® within preset “Kill Radius”

Detonation of Training IED

Instructor Initiated Remote Activation

Activates Individual or all StressVests®

Methods of Activation

S.W.A.T.

OVERVIEW

At the request of Special Forces Groups and S.W.A.T. operators around the world, StressVest® has created the new StressX® Tactical system. The system allows operators to train with the StressVest® system, without the need for vest panels that can interfere with equipment mounted to load bearing vests.

The system is designed specifically for S.W.A.T. and Special Force teams who want to conduct the most realistic training scenarios possible without having the training gear that restricts normal operation of their equipment and weapons systems.

The StressX® Tactical non-invasive sensor design allows operators to train with their weapons and equipment in the exact same manner as they would during a real world encounter.

BENEFITS:

• NO FACE MASK. No face mask to interfere with obtaining proper sight alignment on long guns.

• NO VEST PANEL. No vest panel is required. This allows access to equipment mounted to load bearing vests.

• MULTIPLE FEEDBACK METHODS. Select from vibration or six levels of pain penalties.

• MULTIPLE MODES. Multiple modes designed to maximize specific training scenarios including modes that allow for injury simulation.

• CUSTOMIZE YOUR MODES. Customizable modes available on request.

• SIMULATE ARM INJURY. Ability to deliver pain penalty to arm which simulates dominant side injury.

• INTEGRATED TRAINING IEDs. Will integrate with complete line of StressVest IED training devices.

STRESSX® TACTICAL

CONTROLLER

HIT KIT SENSORS

(Hit Kit Goggles or Helmet Sensors)

(Helmet not included)

BELT SHOCKER ARM BAND SHOCKER

The StressX® Tactical or

The StressX® Tactical is specifically designed for CQT training such as room clearing, hostage rescue and building searches where firearm engagement occurs within 45 feet of the adversary. Role players are outfitted with a specific Role Player StressVest® that is designed to be hidden under a single layer of clothing and will only activate when accurate shot placement is displayed by your operators. Add the face sensor to your role player and create hyper realistic body armour drills.

NOTE: The StressX® Tactical is optimized for indoor training. It is not designed for mid to long range encounters outdoors. If this type of training is desired, please utilize the traditional StressVest® sensor vest.

Blank Fire Pistol Laser Insert

StressX® Tactical Controller

(Mounted on the back)

Hit Kit™ Helmet Sensors

Belt Shocker

Arm Shocker

StressVest® UTM™ Blank Fire Pistol Conversion Kit

The StressX® Tactical Controller is 100% compatible with the traditional StressVest sensor vest.

NEW IMPROVED

BELT SHOCKER

» Delivers safe localized shock » Up to Level 6 of pain penalty » Military Specifications » Improved durability and water resistance » More compact

The StressX® Tactical

Officer equipped with StressX® Tactical System

Precision Laser - Point of aim accuracy required. Forces your officers to shoot accurately under stress.

How Does The StressX® Tactical System Work?

Role Player (CQT) Laser - The Role Player (CQT) Laser is designed to work in conjunction with the Hit Kit Sensors as illustrated on the officer below.

Role Player (CQT) Laser stretches upwards to activate Head Sensors on the officer.

However, the officer must shoot the role player’s StressVest® with accuracy to activate.

OFFICER

ROLE PLAYER

ROLE PLAYER

OFFICER

Precision vs Role Player (CQT) Lasers

Role Player (CQT) Laser Range

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Maximum effective range 45ft

Maximum effective range 15ft (Direct sunlight)

• Most Conversion Kits are a simple barrel/chamber replacement.

• Laser Insert is threaded into front of barrel (Precision or Role Player (CQT) laser).

• Barrel is blocked and dedicated for blank fire training requiring only safety glasses.

• Each blank round fired will emit an eye safe laser pulse that activates the StressVest® giving the most realistic non-projectile force on force training possible.

• Currently available for most pistols including Glock, SIG Sauer, Beretta, and H&K.

• Conversion Kit is a simple drop in bolt replacement.

• Barrel Mount Laser Insert mounts on the end of the barrel of a converted carbine or rifle.

• With each 5.56mm blank fired an eye safe laser pulse is emitted that will activate the StressVest® giving the most realistic non-projectile force on force training possible.

STRESSVEST® UTM™

M4/M16/AR15 Conversion Kit &

Blue SafetyMag

StressVest® UTM™ Pistol Conversion Kits

StressVest® UTM™ Rifle and Submachine Gun Conversion Kits

StressVest® UTM™ Conversion Blanks

StressVest® Blank Fire Pistol Laser Insert

StressVest® Blank Fire Long Gun Barrel Mount Laser

StressVest® UTM™ Pistol Conversion Kit

BLANK FIRE

StressVest® has partnered with UTM™ to create StressVest® UTM™ Conversion Kits that are compatible with a StressVest® laser insert. With each blank round fired the laser insert will emit an eye safe laser pulse that will activate the StressVest® giving you the most realistic non-projectile force on force training possible. Also available for carbines using UTM™’s 5.56mm blank.

*Note: All StressVest® UTM™ Conversion Kits require a StressVest® Blank Fire Laser Mount (Precision or Role Player (CQT) laser)

• Train anywhere, no longer real estate/terrain, or location dependant.

• Train with minimal Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses Only.

• Use your weapon without a Blank Firing Attachment (BFA).

• Simple weapon conversion kit design prevents “Live” rounds from being fired.

• Simple clean up, No Lead, and 100% Tox Free.

• Available in 9mm or 5.56mm.

Training Weapon Options

Training Weapon Options

StressVest® has partnered with some of the leading manufacturers in the world of training lasers, training firearm conversion kits, and dedicated training pistols. The following training firearm options do not fire any type of projectile and all deliver an eye safe laser pulse that was specifically engineered to activate the StressVest®.

DRY FIRE

Dry Fire training weapon options are available in dedicated handgun replicas and also cartridges that function in any 9mm, .40/.45 Cal and 38 Special/357. Shotgun adaptor is also available.

ELECTRIC / CO2 RECOIL / AIRSOFT

Dedicated M4’s available, as well as drop in CO2 recoil kits for most semi-automatic and automatic firearms.

SIRT Trainer Dedicated Training Pistol

SMART Firearms Training Gun Dedicated Training Pistol

Laser Ammo SureStrike Cartridge

Laser Ammo Spider Adaptor

Laser Ammo 12G Shotgun Adaptor

DVORAK CO2

Recoil System Kits

Electric M4 PRO Dedicated M4 Training Rifle

• Audible shot sound with each trigger pull of SIRT RF Pistol

• Plug-in or battery operated

• 3 Channel Instructor key fob for additional sound effects

(screaming crowds, explosions, alarms, machine gun fire, etc.)

• Auxiliary input to play your own sound files

• Works with current SIRT RF Trainer model

Portable Sound System (Audio Solution for Dry Fire)

Dramatically increase hit ratios with the new Role Player (CQT) laser!

Unlike the current Precision laser that demands point-of-aim accuracy, the Role Player (CQT) laser allows for a larger surface area activation.

It is the best solution for training tactics and decision-making with firearms during scenarios where engagement occurs within 45 feet. The Role Player (CQT) laser is available for both handguns and long guns.

The Role Player (CQT) laser is designed to replicate the same operational accuracy of the most commonly used marking round munitions.

BENEFITS:

• The Role Player (CQT) laser provides a larger activation area, ensuring activation of the

StressVest® even when it is partially obstructed by the arms or weapons of the individual wearing the vest.

• The vertically aligned, elongated shape of the Role Player (CQT) laser beam limits the degree of left to right aiming variance, forcing a higher degree of accuracy compared to other cone shaped laser systems.

• Effective range out to 45 feet!

• Will work with HIT KIT™ Goggles. The kit eliminates the need to wear the vest system, perfect for S.W.A.T. and military wearing tactical vests.

LIMITATION:

• The Role Player (CQT) laser is primarily designed for indoor use. The effective range of the Role

Player (CQT) laser is limited in direct sunlight. (Use StressVest® Precision laser for outdoor training requiring greater distances.)

Role Player (CQT) Laser 15ft

StressVest® HIT KIT™ Goggles

Precision Laser 15ft

Role Player (CQT) Laser 15ft

Precision vs Role Player (CQT) Laser

Features

The IED Adaptor integrates ANY training IED such as SimBlast™ with the StressX® Elite (also compatible with StressVest® and StressX® Tactical) producing the world’s first IED training system with pain penalty. Preset your “kill radius” from 0 to 100ft and all StressVests® within that radius will be activated upon detonation.

When the IED is detonated it will activate the StressVest® IED Adaptor that will send a signal (LED and/or RF) to the StressX® Elite. The StressVest® IED Adaptor is also compatible with StressVest® and StressX® Tactical system.

When the StressX® Elite is activated it will deliver either a pain penalty (shock) or vibration depending how they have been set up by the Instructor. Place the StressX® Elite in Injured Officer Mode for the added training benefit of teaching students the proper mindset for winning encounters.

The patent pending SimBlast™ is a training IED that uses a single 209 primer to safely simulate a blast activated by a tripwire pipebomb.

Also available in StressVest® Suicide Training Vest.

STRESSVEST® IED ADAPTOR

Integrated Training IED

StressVest® IED Adaptor with SimBlast™ Training IED

Push Button Activator

G Sensor Activator

Adjustable Range (0-100ft)

Tripwire Detonation

SimBlast™ Training IEDs Item#: ST-FXTWKIT

Suicide Training Vest Item#: SV-STVEA

StressVest® Viper

Stress Exposure Training

Pain Penalty or Vibration

Advanced Training Modes

Bluetooth®

Technology

STRESSVEST® VIPER FEATURES:

• Delivers safe localized pain penalty or vibration.

• Adjustable Shock Level

• Advanced Training Modes including Injured Soldier

Mode and Get to Ground Mode.

• Compact design (smaller than average smartphone)

• Qi™ wireless charging.

INTEGRATION

• StressVest® Viper can be integrated with any system that is Bluetooth® enabled, including, but not limited to: laser engagement systems (MILES gear), advanced StressVest® System, and customized smartphone or tablet software.

StressVest® Viper

The World's Most Advanced Pain Penalty Solution

Place StressVest® Viper on student's abdomen or arm (to simulate dominant arm injury).

StressVest®

Viper

Patented

StressVest® Viper

M.I.L.E.S.

INTEGRATION

StressVest® RBT Instructor Course The StressVest® RBT Instructor Course is designed to teach safe use of the StressVest® System, reality based scenario and delivery, threat cue and pattern recognition drills, and role player strategies. This course will educate Instructors on the most up-to-date advancements in scenario and stress performance based training. This dynamic course has many practical hands-on exercises and informative videos designed with the Instructor in mind.

Gun Sparring™ Instructor Course For those interested in an Ecological Dynamics Approach

The Gun Sparring™ Instructor Course is a highly realistic handgun training approach using Ecological Dynamics to create students who are best prepared for close-range firearm encounters.

Instructor candidates will learn to develop realistic, isolated training scenarios (representative design) that allow for variability and student self-organization. The goal is to produce adaptable students who can rapidly find solutions to real-world firearm attacks regardless of how they unfold.

Course Topics:

• Learning the Language of Ecological Dynamics

• Utilizing a Constraints-Led Approach

• Application of Representative Design

• Developing Action-Capacity

• Optimizing Training with a

New Coaching Paradigm

COURSE TOPICS:

StressVest® Operation & Safety The StressVest® system is the most advanced, force on force training system available. Safe and appropriate use of the StressVest® system will be discussed along with blank fire, dry fire and CO2 recoil training weapon options.

Understanding Human Performance Under Stress The most advanced research and application methods in the area of human performance under stress will be examined.

Stress Inoculation and Stress Exposure training will be directly covered. This section is a must for any Instructor desiring to develop themselves as a court declared expert in the area of police use-of-force dynamics.

Testing Performance Under Stress Scenario based training is simply the most effective way to ensure your students are prepared to respond appropriately during a real world encounter. Instructors will be shown how to effectively design testing scenarios that will identify individuals who require remedial training. The system of testing will also assist in identifying the type of remedial training required to quickly bring the student up to the desired level of performance.

Pattern Recognition & Response Training Traditional Stimulus - Response training is not reflective of most real world encounters. A review of most encounters shows a laundry list of threat cues leading up to the final threat stimulus. This area of training will have the most profound effect on the performance of your students but is often the most overlooked and underutilized area of training.

Being An Effective Role Player Role playing is the most important aspect of scenario based training. Regardless of how well structured a scenario has been formed, inadequate role playing can render the scenario useless. Instructors will be shown how to identify candidates for role playing, how to properly prepare the role player for the scenario, and how to control the role players performance during the scenario.

Designing Effective Scenarios To design effective training scenarios, instructors must ensure that the scenario is clear and concise, and built to drive the student to reach the desired objective. Too often scenarios ramble on with ambiguity, causing confusion and failure with students. The use of Stress Templates will be utilized to assist in developing scenarios that create the same stress responses that would be felt in a real world event.

Delivering Effective Scenarios The course dedicates ample time to actual running of scenarios. Each participant will be required to deliver several scenarios to put into practice theories learned on the course. This hands-on training is the most beneficial aspect of the course.

Instructor Level Certification Courses

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Overview Video

Non Projectile No Face Mask Required

Creates Stress No Neck & Groin Protection Required

Method to Record Hits Realistic Weapon Systems

No Clean Up Dry Fire, CO2 Recoil & Blank Fire Options

Injured Officer Simulation Can “Shoot” Through Glass

Adjustable Pain Penalty Accuracy at Distance

Instructor Initiated Remote Activation Advanced IED Integration

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STRESS INOCULATION TRAINING

NO DAMAGE OR CLEAN UP

CENTER MASS REWARD SYSTEM

ADVANCED TRAINING MODES

COST SAVINGS

REALISTIC SHOOTING DISTANCES

GREATER SAFETY & REALISM

True Stress Inoculation Training requires an incremental exposure to a stressor.

Since non-lethal training ammunition has a consistent mass and velocity, the pain penalty is not adjustable. The StressVest® has an adjustable pain penalty that allows the instructor to set the penalty to the appropriate level of the student being trained.

Since the StressVest® system utilizes eye safe lasers and no projectiles, it allows a safety template never before seen in force on force training. There is no longer a fear of unprotected individuals entering the training area. Training does not require special protective equipment that covers body language, facial cues and recognition.

One of the most common complaints from firearms instructors conducting force on force training is that students are rewarded regardless of their shot placement. The StressVest® only activates when hit in the upper torso region.

There are several training firearm options available for use with the StressVest®. This includes dry fire, CO2 recoil, and blank fire kits. No additional costs are incurred for additional protective equipment, non-lethal training rounds or extra safety personnel.

The StressVest® system allows for training in the actual environment that law enforcement and military conduct their business without worry of damage or messy clean-up. Train anywhere . . . anytime.

The accuracy and distance using lasers is a ballistic match to the issued ammunition. This includes the ability to shoot through windows or windshields.

The StressX® PRO Wireless Belt allows for several modes:

Stress Exposure Mode: The level of shock can be set for each individual student.

Move to Cover Mode: Each successive hit will result in an increase in pain penalty. This will force the student to move during the fire fight.

Injured Officer Mode: After the student is hit, they will continue to receive a random pain penalty for the rest of the scenario. This teaches students proper mindset for winning encounters.

Role Player Mode: Delivers a vibration instead of a pain penalty. The StressVest® can be set to activate only after a specified number of hits occur.

Integrate Training IEDsCQT Laser The StressVest® Advantage

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StressVest® Distinguished Customers

US FBI AcademyNew York/New Jersey Port Authority

US Secret Service

US Department of Energy

Air Force Space Command

US Federal Law Enforcement Training

Centre

US Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Abu Dhabi Police Department

US Federal Reserve Police

Numerous Special Force Groups

Australian Federal Police

Houston Police Department

Dubai Police Department (SWAT)

Egyptian National Police

US National Security Agency

US Defense Intelligence Agency

US National Reconnaissance

Office

US Navy Military Police

San Bernardino County Sheriff

US Dept. of Homeland Security