Winter is here and the weather is already getting a little chilly.  Many folks reduce their trigger time because of this.  Mantis has a new product called the Mantis Laser Academy Training System that can help you out. 

Many people are familiar with Mantis-X which is device that is attached to a rail of the gun or a magazine to help grade and assess your shooting skill.  The primary focus is measuring how much you move the gun as you press the trigger. It does not involve a target. This is an outstanding product that I have been using for years with myself and students.

The new Laser Academy Training System is another option offered by Mantis.  It does not do the assessment but actually uses a laser cartridge and a variety of mantis targets to record your actual performance and how well you score on the target.  The system comes with a laser cartridge, tripod for the camera, camera holder, targets, stands carrying cases and more.

You download a free version of software (an application) on your phone that is used to score your shots.  It has courses, drills and even a marksmanship test to hone your skills.  The provided targets have QR codes on them that the camera automatically identifies and adjusts the scoring rings etc.  This allows rapid setup or changing of targets to be able to set up your own course of fire or use one of theirs.  You can also create your own targets but takes a little bit of effort. Mantis offers 3 different sizes of targets 5 x 7, 8-1/2 x 11 and 17 x 22.

Mantis also offers and additional level of programming called the “Pro” in the application for an additional fee.  At the time this writing, you can purchase a single drill for $4.99 or full access for $49.99 which includes 19 additional drills.  This advanced version also allows you to use multiple targets and more.

Mantis will track your progress and show a history of how well you are doing.  It also shows how often you practice. With number of shots, longest streak, longest gap and success rate. In the individual drills it will show shot placement, the time and split times for each shot.  It will also allow you to record notes about your session. This is a great way to help keep a shooting log and measure your progress and improvement.

This system because it comes with a laser cartridge can be used with your pistol or you can use a SIRT pistol if happen to have one of those.  It also has the ability to work with two shooters.

Mantis is currently selling this in a Portable ($99) or Standard ($159) versions.  This will make a great gift for yourself or your favorite shooter. 

TO find out more or purchase click here - http://www.mantisx.com/