The present invention relates generally to devices that are used to simulate a firearm recoil effect. It is a known fact that the recoil effect of a firearm directly influences quality of marksmanship of a shooter in areas including but not limited to target acquisition and re-acquisition, firing accuracy, psychological anticipation of a shot to be fired, proper grip of a weapon and more. The suggested device is used in a combination with training simulators to enhance the tactical functionality and by so increasing the quality of training. The recoil emulation device mounts on a barrel of any standard handheld firearm including but not limited to all types of machine guns and sniper rifles. It is then connected via a cable to an air compressor, which provides air pressure required to initiate a recoil emulation cycle. The recoil emulation device consists of a cylinder, which holds a metal ball, which travels throughout the cylinder and provides the impact required to cause an upward displacement of a weapon.