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CRPF Unveils 'Shoot House' in Kashmir for Elite Combat Training

The Central Reserve Police Force has established a new 'Shoot House' training facility in Kashmir to enhance the specialised combat skills of its personnel. The facility is designed for live-fire, close-quarter battle and room-entry drills to prepare troops for high-risk operations. It features ballistic-rated, modular walls that can be reconfigured to simulate various real-life scenarios like hostage rescues. This modern initiative aims to keep the CRPF operationally elite against emerging security challenges in the region.

Key Points: CRPF 'Shoot House' in Kashmir for Advanced Combat Training

  • Live-fire close-quarters battle training
  • Modular design for realistic scenarios
  • Enhances tactical skills for high-risk ops
  • Features ballistic-rated armoured walls
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CRPF establishes 'Shoot House' in Kashmir to enhance specialised combat training​

CRPF establishes a high-tech 'Shoot House' in Kashmir for live-fire, close-quarters battle training to sharpen tactical skills for security operations.

"CRPF has established a 'Shoot House' facility in Kashmir to enhance specialised combat training for its personnel. - CRPF statement"

Srinagar, March 11

To enhance specialised combat training for its personnel, the Central Reserve Police Force announced on Wednesday that it has established a 'Shoot House' facility in Kashmir.​

A CRPF statement said, "CRPF has established a 'Shoot House' facility in Kashmir to enhance specialised combat training for its personnel. ​

Designed for close-quarter battle and room-entry drills, the facility will help troops sharpen the tactical skills required for high-risk operations. ​

Equipped with modern technology, the initiative aims to keep the force operationally elite and better prepared for emerging security challenges."​

A 'shoot house', also known as a 'kill house', is a specialised, highly secure training structure designed for law enforcement and military personnel to conduct live-fire, close-quarters battle (CQB) training. ​

These facilities feature ballistic-rated, armoured walls and modular designs to simulate and reconfigure room-clearing, tactical entry, and hostage-rescue scenarios.​

Built with materials such as concrete, reinforced plywood, and ballistic rubber, the structure ensures bullets are contained without ricochet. ​

It includes hallways, windows, doors, staircases, and sometimes furniture to mimic real-life environments. Walls and rooms can often be reconfigured to create new scenarios.​

Features of the 'Shoot House' include live-fire targets (moving or pop-up), explosive or mechanical breaching doors, and flashbang capabilities. Video cameras and catwalks allow trainers to monitor performance for After Action Reviews (AAR). ​

Teams practice room intervention, hallway clearing, and team coordination, with live-fire drills providing realistic shooting scenarios in confined spaces.​

The CRPF is deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to conduct anti-terrorist operations and maintain law and order, in close coordination with the J&K Police. ​

It also provides security to central investigation agencies such as the NIA, CBI, and ED during their operations in the region. ​

Additionally, the force sanitises VIP routes and those used by army convoys and security forces in J&K.​

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand the need for security, I hope this advanced training is always used with maximum restraint and respect for human rights. The ultimate goal should be lasting peace and normalcy for the people of Kashmir.
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Vikram M
Good investment. Our jawans put their lives on the line every day. They deserve the most modern facilities to sharpen their skills. This will make them more effective and safer.
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Rohit P
The tech sounds impressive - video reviews, pop-up targets. This is how you build a professional force. Hope similar facilities come up in other sensitive areas as well.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's interesting to see the level of specialization. The modular design to simulate different scenarios is a smart approach to counter-terror training.
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Karthik V
Salute to the CRPF! 🫡 These men and women work in extremely tough conditions. Any tool that gives them an edge and brings them home safely is welcome. The detail about ballistic rubber walls shows they've thought about safety too.

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