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“Get off the X!”  Individual citizens don’t have a squad or protective detail, we are both the target and the protector.  This unfortunately means that in self-defense situations you are the “X” and where you move it moves with you.  That one to two steps on range then isn’t going to cut it.

Many MantisX users see better dry fire numbers than live fire—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. This post walks through grip pressure, replicating weight, handling anticipation, and mindset changes that can help your scores align.

Dry fire practice is essential for building shooting skills — but to be truly prepared for home defense you should practice with the accessories you actually keep at home. This article discusses two main accessories, safes/retention devices and flashlights, and key items to be aware of to keep them running in tip top shape and how to incorporate them into your dry fire practice.

Transitioning from iron sights to a red dot isn’t as simple or straightforward as it may seem initially.  There’s many hardware considerations that exist, and when it comes to shooting, it’s re-learning new processes to make the most out of having a red dot.

The walkthrough of the Mantis X10 drill pages will help you understand the data provided and use it to get the most out of your training sessions. 

Mantis has multiple solutions to mount the MantisX sensor even if your firearm does not have a native rail or has a proprietary one.

The biggest reason people say clip when they mean mag is pervasive misinformation from popular culture.  It is unfortunate but for many people the most exposure they have to firearms is through movies, television and video games, our brains then glom onto that and we don’t have much real life experience to dispel that belief.

Ready to level up your training with MantisX?  Learn more about your training and data by understanding the MantisX Pistol/Rifle app to its fullest by becoming a MantisX Mastermind.