{"id":413346,"date":"2023-11-09T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=413346"},"modified":"2024-10-16T09:51:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:51:25","slug":"mantis-laser-academy-system-fun-and-effective-dry-fire-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/mantis-laser-academy-system-fun-and-effective-dry-fire-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Mantis Laser Academy System: Fun and Effective Dry Fire Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

How often do you shoot? I\u2019ll bet it\u2019s not as often as you\u2019d like. Time constraints, range access, and expensive ammo make it difficult. But the Mantis Laser Academy eases all those concerns with a dry fire training tool you can use almost anywhere. Yes, I know dry fire practice can be very boring. But not with Laser Academy. Mantis has worked hard to keep the activities fun and interesting. You\u2019ll look forward to using it, which isn\u2019t something many training aids can say.<\/p>\n

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Mantis provides everything you need except the gun. You have to provide that. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is Laser Academy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mantis Laser Academy<\/a> is built around three main components: the laser cartridge for your gun\u2019s chamber, a system of smart targets, and a smartphone app. Basically, you insert the cartridge, post your targets, open the app, and point your phone toward the targets. Choose your drill and shoot it. Read the feedback. Repeat as desired. It\u2019s a little more detailed than that, which we\u2019ll get to, but that\u2019s essentially it.<\/p>\n

The Laser Academy program scores your drills in real time for instant feedback, plus you can go back and assess after the fact. The app also tracks your history so you can see your improvement over time. One feature I particularly like is the ability to input different firearms so I can see how I perform with each one. That shows me which guns I\u2019m best with, and those I need to work on. Laser Academy is compatible with handguns, rifles, and shotguns.<\/p>\n

The app contains a variety of drills, from basic marksmanship to drawing and shooting. You can also run marksmanship courses with a test at the end. Some drills and courses require specific targets, which Mantis includes or allows you to download through the app.<\/p>\n

There are two Laser Academy options: the standard kit and the portable kit. The portable kit is part of the standard kit, or you can buy it separately at a lower price. This review deals with the standard kit and, by extension, the portable kit as well. It\u2019s important to note that Mantis sent me this product to review. That fact did not influence my opinion of Laser Academy.<\/p>\n

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(L) My Laser Academy setup. (R) The view through my phone. The blue outlines mean the app recognizes the smart targets. (Author’s Photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What\u2019s in the Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s begin with the portable kit, then expand it to the full standard kit.<\/p>\n

Portable Laser Academy Kit Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n