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The Mantis system connects the firearm to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Practice Makes Perfect
compiles and analyzes thousands of data points per second for instant feedback. With incredible accuracy, the Mantis X10 records every movement of the gun before, during, and after the trigger break. It displays the data in simple charts and provides advice on how to correct any problems. The kit includes a barrel mount for shotguns and rifles, a universal Picatinny rail adapter for most firearms and bows, and a USB charging cable. Everything is tucked inside a protective case that’s small enough to stow in a typical range bag. Getting started is quick and easy. Simply mount the X10 Elite sensor on a firearm’s Picatinny rail and download the Mantis X app on your smartphone. There are multiple drills to run, including shot timer, primary versus support hand, compressed surprise break, reloads, and hostage rescue. Concealed carriers will appreciate the detailed holster-draw analysis. It breaks down the holster draw into phases from the starting beep to gripping the gun, drawing the gun from the holster, rotating the gun to horizontal alignment, steadying the gun on target, and, finally, the shot. The longer X10 Elite training courses feature multiple levels of marksmanship, basic combat, and advanced combat. Mantis also offers creative daily challenges such as “Wrong Side of the Bed,” which begins with the shooter in bed. At the sound of the timer, the shooter retrieves
Mantis offers a smart, affordable way to improve your customers’ shooting skills.
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irearms instructors and experienced shooters understand the importance of dry-fire training. It’s one of the most effective methods for improving proficiency and eliminating bad habits. In this age of ammo shortages and rising
prices, dry-fire training can also save shooting enthusiasts thousands of dollars. Although traditional snap caps still work, Mantis Tech has developed a smarter way to train. The Mantis X10 Elite and Mantis Laser Academy are two digital training systems that help shooters quickly sharpen their skills. The affordable systems are ideal for both new and seasoned shooters—and FFL dealers who want to encourage their customers to train. Based in Oswego, Illinois, Mantis offers an ever-expanding lineup of training systems and
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accessories for pistols, rifles, shotguns, and archery. Mantis systems are used by the U.S. military and special forces, law-enforcement agencies in all 50 states, and shooters in more than 60 countries. Their products are endorsed by several professional shooters and instructors, including John Correia, Ryan Cleckner, and the legendary Jerry Miculek. “With the ammo shortage and high prices, many shooters don’t know the value that dryfire training can provide,” says Mantis president Austin Allgaier. “Professional shooters do 80 to 90 percent of their training with dry-fire practice. It is safe, effective, and affordable.”
Mantis X10 Elite The Mantis X10 Elite (SRP: $249.99) represents the latest generation of Mantis X systems. It
The Basic Marksmanship Course offered by Mantis helps new shooters gain command of their firearm.
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