{"id":3021,"date":"2024-03-23T22:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T22:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2024-03-23T22:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T22:00:46","slug":"gear-review-mantis-laser-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3021","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review &#8211; Mantis Laser Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440.jpeg\" data-caption=\"Mantis Laser Academy Travis Pike Photo\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-696x522.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/received_1085447955898440.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"received_1085447955898440\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mantis Laser Academy Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The ratio of keeping your skills sharp to the amount of money you have to spend on ammo is one that\u2019s spiraling out of control. I miss the days of 9mm running for 8.99 a box. Sadly, I don\u2019t think those prices will ever come back. Lots of dry fire is the new normal, but dry fire can be a rather dull affair. The good news is that technology has stepped in to make dry fire a bit more entertaining. As such, the latest and potentially greatest entry into the high-tech dry fire market is the Mantis Laser Academy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a lot to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mantisx.com\/pages\/laser-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mantis Laser Academy<\/a>, so let\u2019s break it down step by step. Mantis are the dry-fire people. They produced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-mantis-x10-elite-training-system\/\">first sensor<\/a> that provided real-time feedback on your trigger pulls. They\u2019ve evolved, creating better sensors, the Blackbeard system for ARs and the MCX, and now the Laser Academy. The Laser Academy has four main parts to the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have the:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">App<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The laser<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The targets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The support gear\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Breaking Down the Laser Academy One by One<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To provide the most information possible, I think it\u2019s easier to break down each component. Let\u2019s start with the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The App<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Laser Academy App is available for iOS and Android phones. It\u2019s a fairly small download, and it\u2019s designed to utilize your device\u2019s camera to \u2018see\u2019 and recognize targets and the \u2018shots\u2019 fire on them. The Laser Academy App comes with several different modes under three main categories. We have Drills, Courses and Videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545758\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545758\" style=\"width: 509px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545758 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-509x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-509x700.jpg 509w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-768x1057.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-150x206.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-300x413.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-696x958.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-1068x1469.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-305x420.jpg 305w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382-560x771.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717382.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are tons of drills contained to the app. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drills are the main training portion. Here, we have a variety of drills, including drawing, reloading, close contact form holster, free fire and more. The drills also have a multiplayer competitive option, so you and your friend can train and drive up the stakes via competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under courses, we currently only have one course, and it\u2019s the Pistol Marksmanship Course and the Pistol Marksmanship Test. We\u2019ll talk a bit more about that later. We also have videos that break down a variety of topics and serve as training guidelines. There\u2019s a lot of good info here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Laser\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The laser, which Mantis calls the Pink Rhino for reasons unknown to me, is a core part of the system. The laser is available in a number of different calibers for rifles and handguns. I have the 9mm variant, and the device drops in and is fired when the firing pin strikes the \u2018primer\u2019 of the laser. The app can record where the laser hits and allows you to track accuracy and progress. In the event your laser isn\u2019t hitting where your sights sit, you can calibrate the laser offset quickly and easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Targets\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The system comes with 15 targets. Two of the targets repeat themselves, and one is a calibration target. There are 12 different practical target designs. They include a variety of options, including IPSC and IDPA targets, the B-8, BT-55 and even a Dot Torture target. I got both large and small targets with my setup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545753\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545753 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545753\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211301783-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You get a ton of targets and you can print your own for free online. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each of these targets has four unique signs in the corner, and the app reads those little signs to recognize the target. This allows the app to give you a proper score depending on the target.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Support Gear\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The support gear includes a tripod and phone holder, a case to carry the stuff and various target stands. The inclusion of these little items means the system is ready to run right out of the box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545755\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545755 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545755\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240321_211508429-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The support gear includes target stands, tripods and more. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sighting In With the Laser Academy\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I started with some simple free-style dry fire to get the hang of the system, but quickly moved on to try the Pistol Marksmanship Course. The course is shot at either four yards with the big targets or two yards with the smaller targets. We used the IDPA, IPSC, Bull\u2019s Eye, Dot Torture, the BT-5s and Hunt Target.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The course consists of 13 stages, each becoming increasingly difficult. Each stage has a minimum passing score and round count, and you are assigned an overall rating. Once you have completed the course, you can take the test. The test is made up of five stages. This isn\u2019t a review of the course, but it\u2019s not difficult to pass, but it is difficult to perfect. A perfect score even gets you a free patch from Mantis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545760\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545760 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-597x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-597x700.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-768x901.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-150x176.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-300x352.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-696x817.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-1068x1253.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-358x420.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-560x657.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545760\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-597x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-597x700.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-768x901.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-150x176.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-300x352.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-696x817.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-1068x1253.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-358x420.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432-560x657.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1717432.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I need to do it perfectly to get that free patch. Two stars isn\u2019t acceptable. Travis Pike Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shooting the course gave me a good idea of how the system functions overall. Setting the system up and shooting is pretty easy. You do need a good, well-lit area, or the camera will have a hard time reading the targets. It doesn\u2019t need to be super bright. An overhead light is good enough. Calibrating your gun and laser is important, so I\u2019d always start by doing just that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545762\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545762 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-700x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-700x290.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1536x636.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-2048x848.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-696x288.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1068x442.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1014x420.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-560x232.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545762\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-700x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-700x290.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1536x636.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-2048x848.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-696x288.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1068x442.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-1014x420.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1722152-560x232.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you have good lighting and the phone is pointing at the targets (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The app provides both audible and visual cues when you hit the target. If you go to the drills, at the end of every drill, you can see a picture of your target, with your hits marked and scored with a split time between shots. My favorites are the speed reload drill, the holster draw drill and the malfunction drill. They work exceptionally well with a standard handgun that requires you to rack the slide with every operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Laser Academy and Skill Improvement\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To establish if this thing can really help you build skills, I decided to work on my draw. I wanted to establish a sub-second draw from concealment with one accurate shot on target. One of the neat things you can do with most of these drills is adjust the amount of shots fired per session and adjust a timer. You, of course, get your time between shots, but you can get a failure buzzer if you go too slow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I practiced daily for 15 minutes for a few weeks. The same draw and fire over and over and over. It took some time, but I was able to get my draw down to less than a second with a shot on target. An accurate shot at that. I went outside, touched the grass and tried the same. Live fire added a little more pressure, but after a few tries, I was getting the gun out and into action in just under a second.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s not a huge surprise that constant practice and training make a difference. Could I have accomplished it without the Laser Academy? Yeah, probably, but the Laser Academy kept me training and practicing because I got accurate time-to-first-shot times. I watched that time slowly drop over and over, and the fact I had a tiny target that recorded my shots forced me to be accountable for my accuracy while I practiced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545759\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545759\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545759 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-700x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-700x245.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1536x537.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-2048x715.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-696x243.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1068x373.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1202x420.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-560x196.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-545759\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-700x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-700x245.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1536x537.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-2048x715.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-696x243.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1068x373.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-1202x420.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240321-1736212-560x196.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I slowly got faster and faster (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I\u2019m going to apply that same effort to reloads, malfunction fixes and more. I want to see those times drop and my skills improve. The Laser Academy app, targets and laser make training fun and entertaining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts On Laser Academy\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Laser Academy system delivers a fantastic and innovative training option. The system is responsive, easy to set up, and relatively drama-free. It\u2019s a useful training app and I hope Mantis continues to release various courses and support the system. They have released numerous targets, including a Christmas theme Jingle Bells, the Konami Code and a Die Hard target. You can print these for free or order the extra targets online. The price of this system is $159, but the travel system is only $99.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ratings (Out of Five Stars)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ease of Use \u2013 *****<br \/><\/strong>Setting the system up takes all of five minutes at most. You can shoot quite quickly, and there is nothing overly complicated or difficult in setting up the app or gun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bang For Your Buck \u2013 ****<br \/><\/strong>$159 isn\u2019t chump change, but with the price of ammo it\u2019s not exactly that expensive either. It\u2019s a one-time purchase, there is no subscription or monthly service fee. Buy it once, set it up and forget all about it. You get everything you need to start shooting and get after it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall \u2013 ****(and a Half)<br \/><\/strong>I\u2019ve tried a lot of laser training systems. Of them all, the Laser Academy is my favorite. It\u2019s the best blend of simplicity, affordability and useful training. It\u2019s easy to use, easy to setup, and entertaining enough that you won\u2019t get bored after five minutes of dry fire.<\/p>\n<p>Find it at <a href=\"https:\/\/mantisx.com\/collections\/laser-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mantisx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-mantis-laser-academy\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mantis Laser Academy Travis Pike Photo Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 The ratio of keeping your skills sharp to the amount of money you have to spend on ammo is one that\u2019s spiraling out of control. I miss the days of 9mm running for 8.99 a box. 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