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A firearms training simulator provides recoil simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm. The valve assembly provides consistent rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the firearms training simulator may include a means for adjusting the amount of recoil provided.

A firearms training simulator provides recoil simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm. The valve assembly provides consistent rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the firearms training simulator may include a means for adjusting the amount of recoil provided. A trigger mechanism permitting semi-automatic operation, or full automatic operation at a user selectable cyclic rate, is provided. The firearms training simulator further provides a laser emitter structured to emit a laser substantially along the same path as a bullet fired from a conventional firearm having the same configuration as the simulator.

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What is claimed is: 1. A firearms training simulator, comprising: a means for simulating a recoil comprising: a bolt reciprocating between a forward position and a rearward position, said bolt being biased towards its forward position, said bolt having a gas-receiving surface; a trigger assembly st

What is claimed is: 1. A firearms training simulator, comprising: a means for simulating a recoil comprising: a bolt reciprocating between a forward position and a rearward position, said bolt being biased towards its forward position, said bolt having a gas-receiving surface; a trigger assembly structured to resist forward motion of the bolt, and to permit forward movement of the bolt upon actuation of a trigger; a valve assembly structured for communication with a supply of compressed gas, the valve assembly being dimensioned and configured to discharge compressed gas rearward onto said bolt face when said bolt reaches its forward position; a laser emitter assembly structured to emit a laser upon actuation of the trigger, in a direction substantially parallel to a barrel of the firearms training simulator; whereby the firearms training simulator simulates a recoil that is enhanced to substantially the same level of recoil that is generated by a gun firing a powder-propelled projectile; wherein an activation device is operatively coupled to the bolt, and wherein the activation device is structured to actuate the laser emitter assembly upon the forward movement of the bolt. 2. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, wherein said valve assembly comprises: a stationary forward valve; a housing reciprocating between a forward position wherein said forward valve is open, and a rearward position wherein said forward valve is closed, said housing being biased towards its rearward position; and a rear valve reciprocating between a forward position wherein said rear valve is open, and a rearward position wherein said rear valve is closed, said rear valve being biased towards its rearward position. 3. The firearms training simulator according to claim 2, further comprising a spring dimensioned and configured to bias said housing and said rear valve towards their rear positions. 4. The firearms training simulator according to claim 3, wherein said spring, forward valve, and rear valve form a captive assembly. 5. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, wherein said bolt includes a floating mass. 6. The firearms training simulator according to claim 5, wherein said floating mass is a piston. 7. The firearms training simulator according to claim 6, wherein said piston is spring-biased towards a forward position within said bolt. 8. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer assembly dimensioned and configured to bias said bolt towards its forward position, and to provide a recoil for a shooter. 9. The firearms training simulator according to claim 8, wherein said buffer assembly comprises a spring-biased air resistance bolt driver. 10. The firearms training simulator according to claim 9, wherein said air resistance bolt driver comprises two detachable components, dimensioned and configured for use within buffer tubes having at least two different lengths. 11. The firearms training simulator according to claim 8, wherein said buffer assembly comprises a spring-biased floating mass bolt driver. 12. The firearms training simulator according to claim 8, wherein said buffer assembly comprises: an air resistance bolt driver; a floating mass bolt driver; and a spring disposed there between. 13. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, wherein the trigger assembly comprises: a trigger having a finger-engaging portion and a selector-engaging portion; a selector, comprising: a first surface dimensioned and configured to abut said selector-engaging portion of said trigger and to resist movement of said trigger; a second surface dimensioned and configured to abut said selector-engaging portion of said trigger and to permit a first distance of movement of said trigger; a third surface dimensioned and configured to abut said selector-engaging portion of said trigger and to permit a second distance of movement of said trigger, said second distance of movement being greater than said first distance of movement; a channel dimensioned and configured to permit a third distance of movement of said trigger, said third distance of movement being greater than said second distance of movement; and said selector is dimensioned and configured to permit said first surface, second surface, third surface, and channel to be selectively positioned to engage said trigger's selector-engaging portion. 14. The firearms training simulator according to claim 13, wherein said first surface corresponds to safe, said second surface corresponds to semiautomatic operation, said third surface corresponds to full automatic operation at a first cyclic rate, and said channel corresponds to full automatic operation at a second cyclic rate, said second cyclic rate being faster than said first cyclic rate. 15. The firearms training simulator according to claim 13, further comprising a sear trip operatively associated with said trigger. 16. The firearms training simulator according to claim 15, further comprising a sear, said sear having a first end dimensioned and configured to selectively engage and release a bolt, and a second end dimensioned and configured to engage said sear trip, said sear being spring-biased into engagement with said bolt, said sear being secured to a receiver by a sliding pivot. 17. The firearms training simulator according to claim 16, wherein said sear trip further comprises an end having an upper step and a lower step, with said upper step and lower step each having a radiused corner. 18. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, wherein electronics and batteries for the laser emitter assembly are secured to the barrel, covered by a removable handguard assembly. 19. The firearms training simulator according to claim 1, further comprising became a laser emitter disposed within a front sight block. 20. A firearms training simulator comprising: a means for simulating a recoil comprising: a bolt reciprocating between a forward position and a rearward position, said bolt being biased towards its forward position, said bolt having a gas-receiving surface; a trigger assembly structured to resist forward motion of the bolt, and to permit forward movement of the bolt upon actuation of a trigger; a valve assembly structured for communication with a supply of compressed gas, the valve assembly being dimensioned and configured to discharge compressed gas rearward onto said bolt face when said bolt reaches its forward position; and a laser emitter assembly structured to emit a laser upon actuation of the trigger and upon the forward movement of the bolt, in a direction substantially parallel to a barrel of the firearms training simulator, the laser emitter assembly comprising: a switch disposed on the barrel; and a switch activation rod extending forward from the bolt, the switch activation rod being structured to actuate the switch upon the forward movement of the bolt; whereby the firearms training simulator simulates a recoil that is enhanced to substantially the same level of recoil that is generated by a gun firing a powder-propelled projectile. 21. The firearms training simulator according to claim 20, wherein the switch is a roller switch having a switch arm pivotally secured at one end and a roller at a free end, the roller being structured to engage the switch activation rod as the switch activation rod passes over the switch, thereby depressing the switch arm and actuating the switch. 22. A firearms training simulator comprising: a means for simulating a recoil comprising: a bolt reciprocating between a forward position and a rearward position, said bolt being biased towards its forward position, said bolt having a gas-receiving surface; a trigger assembly structured to resist forward motion of the bolt, and to permit forward movement of the bolt upon actuation of a trigger; a valve assembly structured for communication with a supply of compressed gas, the valve assembly being dimensioned and configured to discharge compressed gas rearward onto said bolt face when said bolt reaches its forward position; and a laser emitter assembly structured to emit a laser upon actuation of the trigger and upon the forward movement of the bolt, in a direction substantially parallel to a barrel of the firearms training simulator, the laser emitter assembly comprising a pair of proximity switch components, one of the proximity switch components being a magnet, and the other proximity switch component being a proximity switch structured for actuation upon the magnet being brought adjacent to the proximity switch, one of the proximity switch components being mounted on the bolt, and the other proximity switch component being mounted adjacent to a forwardmost position of the bolt; whereby the firearms training simulator simulates a recoil that is enhanced to substantially the same level of recoil that is generated by a gun firing a powder-propelled projectile. 23. The firearms training simulator according to claim 22, wherein: the magnet is secured to the bolt by a bolt key; and the proximity switch is secured adjacent a juncture between the barrel and a receiver within which the bolt reciprocates.