MANTIS LASER TRAINING KIT

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May 2021 Twobirds Flying Publications

MANTIS LASER ACADEMY TRAINING KIT

MANTIS LASER ACADEMY TRAINING KIT MANTIS LASER ACADEMY TRAINING KIT By: Sal Palma

MANTIS is a young but very successful Illinois company that employs the latest technology supported by outstanding software to create some of the best and most innovative training tools for shooters. Any responsible firearms owner knows quite well that training is not only necessary but the responsible thing to do. This requirement is not easily met especially in times when ammunition is scarce and ridiculously expensive. MANTIS numerous training products will keep you highly proficient without leaving home. In this review, I’ll tell you all about their latest offering The Laser Academy Training Kit.

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in its software and the plethora of drills available to enhance your shooting skills in a safe environment without the need for live firing.

Before delving into the Laser Training app, I’ll introduce the kit.

The Laser Academy Training Kit is by no means revolutionary but what separates it from its competitors is its rendition. Like Charles Édouard Dutoit, a Swiss conductor known for the musicality of his interpretations, Mantis’ version of laser training is magic. That beauty is

MANTIS LASER ACADEMY TRAINING KIT The kit comes in a very nice zippered case that contains: 1. A laser training cartridge in your preferred caliber (380ACP, 9mm, 45ACP, 38 special, 40 S&W, 357 SIG, 223/556). 2. Two sets of targets – Laser Academy Targets Portable and the larger Standard set. 3. The mini tripod with phone mount. 4. The cartridge removal tool. 5. Full Access code to Mantis Laser Academy, a $99 value, that unlocks advanced features and drills in the Laser Training app. The kit is designed to be used with the firearm of your choice in a matching caliber. After ensuring that your weapon is clear, lock your slide back and insert the laser cartridge making sure that it’s completely seated in your weapon’s chamber then allow the slide to come forward but do not drop the slide on your laser cartridge.

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I mentioned earlier that software is the magic that differentiates the Mantis Laser Training Kit. That magic is accessible from your smart device by downloading and opening the app. There are a number of versions available, I use Android.

When you open the app, it provides you with an array of training scenarios that you can select.

In my testing and evaluation, I encountered a small problem where my POI was shifting shot to shot, but after a bit of head scratching, I discovered that the two halves of the laser ammo were loose. Tightening the two halves resolved my problem.

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Some are marked PRO accessible by using the free access code provided. I kicked things off with the Open ShootingSingle Target option. The app displays a well written description of the training objective..

Mantis describes its targets as smart targets because they interact with the camera and app on your smart device. The app is able to recognize the presence of a target; then brackets the target. Once the target has been detected, the shooter is prompted to begin firing. Each hit is detected and scored.

The app then goes through a calibration sequence where it detects the smart target and prepares to start and record shots.

MANTIS LASER ACADEMY TRAINING KIT All of the relevant parameters are displayed on the screen. In this case, I fired 10 rounds at a range of 7 yards from the target with an overall score of 98%.

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Under the settings tab you’re allowed some customization of sounds produced by the app, including a suppressor shot sound – great fun. From settings you can also manage your account, make purchases like additional laser cartridges, targets and other supplies. And, under the Instruction option you can access a concise and well written user’s guide.

I Mantis ships the kit with a very nice array of targets to complement your training scenarios. I then transitioned from the silhouette to a hostage target and did fairly well there too. The hostage lived a long life but the bad guy didn’t fare well.

Covering the full array of training scenarios in this review would require 20 pages or more, so I’ll close by saying that my experience with the Mantis Laser Academy Training Kit was excellent. The benefits are clear; given the scarcity and cost of ammunition and the COVID restrictions at the range, this kit is just what the doctor ordered to maintain and expand your shooting skills using a completely safe tool that your entire family will enjoy - another superb product from Mantis. -SP Copyright 2021, Twobirds Flying Publications, All Rights Reserved

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