This is supposed to be excellent training! Airsoft are being used more and more for active shooter response training. Builds those neuro pathways to save time in the real deal. One thing to run IDPA/USPSA scenarios, but if you get hit with something that stings pretty good that will bring on a whole new level of adrenalin. Lord willing you would never need to use that training in a school, but responding to a crisis when injured, those few seconds from the prior experience might mean the difference between life and death for someone.
We took a class that was to involve live fire with airsoft on team tactics and low light - but unfortunately there were technical difficulties with the trainers and too many class participants didn't want to get "shot" so we didn't have the pellets. We did have the noise, low light, a lot of hollering for stress and distraction - great experience. Have to admit I wasn't overly disappointed at not getting blasted with airsoft pellets
I would; however, participate willingly if my district offered this!