CONDITION ORANGE and The Smokeless Range
CONDITION ORANGE utilizes The Smokeless Range, a cutting-edge laser-based marksmanship simulator that brings the realism of the shooting range straight to you, no live ammunition required. Powered by a recoil-enabled training pistol that emits an eye-safe laser, each shot is captured by a short-throw camera and transmitted to a laptop for instant feedback on accuracy and shot placement.
Whether you're focusing on transitional drills, speed, tracking, or refining your marksmanship fundamentals, The Smokeless Range delivers immersive, results-driven training from any location to help anyone get into an Orange State of Mind.
For those who prefer their own firearm, CONDITION ORANGE offers laser inserts compatible with 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .45 GAP, 10mm, and .357 Sig. These inserts safely block the chamber, preventing live rounds from being chambered until removed, giving you unlimited trigger pulls (after trigger reset on each pull) with total peace of mind.
Put your decision-making and situational awareness to the test with interactive scenarios including “shoot/no-shoot” options and realistic use-of-force challenges. To maximize your experience, your CONDITION ORANGE instructor operates a dedicated control station, seamlessly managing scene transitions and alternate endings to customize your training path.
And, believe it or not, all of this can be done from the comfort of your own home or anywhere else with space, small or large to help you get into that Orange State of Mind and:
Train Safe. Train Smart.
CONDITION ORANGE and The Smokeless Range.
The Owner and Lead Instructor
Alvin Thompson's passion for action and adventure ignited early, staging battles with toy soldiers and honing marksmanship with BB guns in the backyard. This fascination with firearms and tactics blossomed into a dedicated career in public safety.
In 1989, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Police/Law Enforcement Specialist, earning expert marksman status with rifles and handguns while mastering heavier weapons like the M-60 machine gun and M203 grenade launcher. His service included assignments at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver Colorado and deployment to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield and Desert Storm, where self-defense and tactical skills sharpened his situational awareness and emphasis on strategic positioning to counter threats swiftly.
After honorable military service, Alvin joined the Denver Police Department in 1995, patrolling streets, handling traffic stops, and responding to calls amid real-world dangers. These encounters reinforced the critical role of awareness and preparedness in preventing or neutralizing violence.
As a D.A.R.E. officer, he discovered his gift for teaching, connecting deeply with others and simplifying complex ideas. This led to his POST certification in 2007, qualifying him as an instructor in handgun fundamentals, less-lethal weapons, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and tactics for the Denver PD. Since 2012, he has proudly trained recruits as a firearms instructor at Red Rocks Community College’s POST Academy.
Inspired by witnessing good people, civilians and officers, feel powerless or uncertain with firearms, Alvin became a certified instructor to build their confidence. He has helped countless individuals earn Concealed Handgun Permits and transform nervous shooters into capable defenders.
Today, through Condition Orange, his training approach is rooted in Jeff Cooper's renowned Color Code of situational awareness. Alvin empowers everyday people who feel intimidated by the culture often surrounding firearms and self-defense by teaching handgun handling skills for beginners and advanced shooters alike, right in the comfort of their homes.
His mission is clear: equip you with the knowledge, skill, and mindset to never feel helpless again. A devoted husband to Melissa and proud father to daughters Ruby and Lily, Alvin draws daily inspiration from his family while committing to make personal protection accessible, clear, and empowering for all.