Shot Bot BLOG Post - Jim Shanahan of Advanced Performance Shooting - "Shot Bot is a Force Multiplier in Training"

Jim Shanahan, owner of Advanced Performance Shooting, shared a clear first impression after seeing Shot Bot in action. His immediate attention grabber was how quickly Shot Bot can introduce decision making into drills that normally stay simple and static. In his view, that shift is a major upgrade because it pushes students beyond repetition and into judgment.

Jim also gave a thoughtful caution. He does not want training to become centered around the tool itself. To get the full benefit, instructors need rehearsals, scripting, and clear learning objectives so the technology supports the training outcome instead of distracting from it. That insight is important because it frames Shot Bot as an instructor amplifier, not a shortcut.

From a business perspective, Jim acknowledged the financial hurdle that small training companies face. What reduces that hurdle is proof, specifically demonstrating how Shot Bot enhances outcomes for real customers like law enforcement and police academies.

When asked what he would run first with a full line of Shot Bots, Jim described decision making exercises that force shooters to identify what is theirs and what is not, pairing shoot and do not shoot judgment with marksmanship fundamentals.

Shot Bot is a Force Multiplier