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A good shooter can flow through skills as needed, cycling between each of them as the situation dictates.  The only way to obtain that ability is to practice, make each skill smooth and second nature.  Use the MantisX Pistol/Rifle app to check what your timing and shot scores are like from different ready positions, pick the weakest one and focus on getting fluid and accurate with it then pick another.

Let's walk through how to adapt a live fire drill to dry fire using MantisX or TitanX or even your cleared pistol to help build the skills needed for the drill, and then validate with live fire saving time and ammo.

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.