Mantis Blog

This September, shooters around the world are coming together for Train The World with one goal: make training a priority. Learn how you can help reach 10 million logged shots, support training organizations, spread the word using #TrainTheWorld, and build better training habits that continue long after September.

We've updated the MantisX Pistol/Rifle App!  Check out the new ways you can train.

Dry fire is an essential part of staying proficient with your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Learn how to safely transition between live and dry fire, practice concealed draws, work with different clothing and EDC gear, and build skills specific to carrying a firearm.

Think your shooting skills have peaked? For military, law enforcement, and competition veterans, the trap of being "good enough" often stalls future progress. This article explores how advanced shooters can break through performance plateaus using Mantis dry-fire technology. By analyzing real-time data, elite marksmen can expose hidden blind spots, refine fundamental habits, and prepare for high-stress, real-world encounters.

Video is one of the most effective self-coaching tools available to shooters, helping reveal subtle movements and inconsistencies that are impossible to see in real time. Learning to analyze your own technique accelerates improvement, making every dry fire and live fire session more productive.

Being ready for anything not only means having the skills to defend yourself but being able to mend yourself and others in need of medical attention.  Expand your skillset with some basic medical knowledge and supplies.  Find out where you can take classes near you.

A look at how dry-fire training with a rifle evolved from traditional, subjective methods like the dime drill into modern, data-driven systems like the Mantis BlackbeardX that eliminate ego and pinpoint hidden shooting flaws.

Think you've seen everything the MantisX Pistol/Rifle app has to offer? Think again. Learn how these overlooked features can make your practice sessions more efficient, more personalized, and more productive. Whether you're a new MantisX owner or a long-time user, these tips will help you get even more from every training session.

Don’t let racking the slide stop you from dry firing.  There are multiple ways to turn racking between shots into intentional training that improve your safety and skills.  Level up your shooting know how - press check, tap rack bang, and load and make ready like a pro.