Disruptive Laboratories (D7), a flagship course by Haley Strategic Partners, is meticulously designed as a cornerstone for individuals dedicated to mastering defensive shooting and the critical judgmental use of force. Recognizing the inherent limitations of traditional training methodologies in replicating the intense pressures of life-threatening encounters, D7 leverages cutting-edge simulation technology to bridge the gap between training and real-world scenarios. Located at the Haley Strategic Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, the D7 Performance Lab, powered by Virtra, offers an unparalleled training environment to rigorously test and refine both cognitive and shooting proficiencies. The D7 curriculum encompasses a range of specialized courses, including handgun, carbine, low light, night vision operations, and judgmental use of force.
The D7 course is offered in intensive two and three-day sessions at Haley Strategic headquarters. Importantly, Haley Strategic Partners provides all necessary weapons for the duration of the training. The program initiates with a concise review of fundamental principles derived from the D5 Disruptive Science course, seamlessly transitioning into immersive, scenario-based judgmental use of force training. Participants will engage in dynamic, interactive exercises engineered to enhance hand-eye coordination, refine biomechanics, and optimize mental processing speed and efficiency. To ensure personalized attention and maximize student-instructor interaction, class sizes are intentionally limited to just five students.
The D7 training program, fortified by its advanced VirTra simulator, stands as a unique and pioneering initiative at the forefront of modern shooting simulation. The unparalleled realism of the simulated environments provides a deeply immersive experience, effectively blurring the lines between simulated and real-world engagements. The capacity to construct bespoke, highly realistic scenarios allows for an unprecedentedly detailed examination of human performance under pressure. Furthermore, the scenario-based training simulator integrates the Threat Fire system, a technology that introduces a low-amperage electrical stimulus to simulate the impact of a gunshot wound during a simulated confrontation. This innovative feature triggers a genuine physiological stress response, further challenging and evaluating a participant’s capacity to maintain composure, make critical decisions, and effectively respond under duress. By synergizing world-class instruction with state-of-the-art technology, Haley Strategic Partners’ D7 course truly embodies the ethos of Thinkers Before Shooters™, prioritizing cognitive dominance alongside tactical skill.
Core Topics Covered Across All Weapon Systems in the D7 Course by Haley Strategic Partners:
- The Haley Strategic Partners unique training philosophy and learning methodology.
- The foundational role of “science” in skill development and constructing a framework for achieving excellence in performance.
- Examination of individual belief systems and their impact on training and performance.
- The application of deliberate practice techniques to accelerate the learning curve and skill acquisition.
- In-depth analysis of brain function: encompassing cognition, emotional regulation, and conation in high-stress scenarios.
- Exploration of the biological and neuroscientific underpinnings of learning and skill development.
- Understanding the profound effects of critical stress, specifically the body alarm response, on visual acuity and operational efficiency in dynamic situations.
