Training Gear

We researched and tried out different training systems and gear. We will only recommend what we use ourselves. We appreciate you using our affiliate links – we are an instructing business
and so using our affiliate links below helps our small training business.

Recommended companies on this page:

MantisX DryFireMag RISE Armament

Contact us to order your MantisX or use the Quick Links
We also offer Marksmanship classes to help you learn how to use them effectively.

The MantisX Performance System can be used on Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns and Archery – can be with dry fire or live fire practice. Check out the X10 Elite or the X3, the little sensor that is like having an instructor in your pocket.

Mantis Laser Academy is caliber specific. The lasers can be used with or without the app and are dry fire only. The Blackbeard system is an awesome auto-resetting trigger option for AR platform rifles. For BlackbeardX or BlackbeardX Magazine if you want to upgrade your mag — Remember to SELECT Laser Color {Red, Green or Infrared (night vision0}

  • Other MantisX Items I recommend:
    • MagRail Adapter – Search for Adapter Finder to find the correct adapter for your gun $10-50
    • Universal MagRail Adapter – Adheres to the bottom of most flat bottom magazines. There is a short video on the item page that illustrates how to adhere and use the adapter $10
    • Universal MagRail Adapter 10 pack
    • TRTs – Install into empty magazine. Keeps the magazine follower positioned so that the gun will not engage the slide stop of the pistol each time you pull the trigger. Set of 3/$8.99

Contact us to schedule a Mantis Marksmanship class or Distance Learning, if you are interested in how you can safely practice at home let us know when you schedule your lesson. Not in our area – ask about our new Distant Learning option.

DryFireMag – magazine resets your pistol

DryFireMags are available for these popular models

Practice your dry fire technique without having to remove your support hand to cycle the slide of your pistol. This DryFireMag is set to simulate a factory trigger weight.  If lighter or heavier trigger weight is desired please purchase with the available spring kit. Available for Glock®, Sig®, Smith and Wesson®, Springfield Armory® and Shadow Systems®

Amazing Drop-in Triggers – These are the 3 that we love

Triggers – get what you pay for, these babies may cost a little more than stock triggers,
but well worth it.

Swap out a cheap trigger with one of these bad boys and you will not regret it. Our personal favorite is the Red RA535 (Troy’s favorite) and the Blitz trigger (Alanna’s favorite). Both triggers are crisp and smooth and come with anti-walking pins.

ICONIC is a super light double-stage trigger. Check out the RISE links for more information about these triggers and a few other great triggers. But because I also really enjoyed this 2 stage trigger the ICONIC is Alanna’s 2nd favorite, if you used my purple rifle at trainings or demo booth – this was the trigger.

If you tried out Blackbeard at my gun show booth – Rise Armament are the smooth and crisp triggers with that awesome feel.