Laser Academy Knowledge Center

Laser Academy Knowledge Center

FIRST STEPS

Once you have your equipment, you are ready to train. Before you begin training, check the training area and all firearms for safety. Make sure all firearms are unloaded and remove ALL live ammunition from the training area. Make sure your magazines are empty.

SET UP APP

Download the Mantis Laser Academy app from the App Store or Plays Store onto your smartphone/tablet.

Open the app > SETTINGS bottom right > SIGN IN/SIGN UP > Log in to your Mantis account or log in to create a new account with your email address > Go back to SETTINGS > MANAGE ACCOUNT > Enter Enter the full access code (supplied with the kits or can be purchased within the GET FULL ACCESS app) > SUBMIT after the code has been entered > Close and restart the app.

You can find illustrated instructions in the Laser Academy Knowledge Center – Activate Access Code .

LASER CARTRIDGE

The batteries are already installed in the laser cartridges supplied. There is a tiny, non-conductive plastic disc between the batteries. This is to protect the batteries during transport and must be removed before use.

Make sure all three LR626 batteries are installed and facing the correct direction:

• For laser cartridges with two O-rings: The positive side (flat side with writing) of the battery must face the side of the laser cartridge from which the laser comes out.
• For laser cartridges with three O-rings: The positive side (flat side with the label) of the battery must face the “primer cap” button.
• Battery Types: LR626 (also known as LR66, SR626, SR66, AG4, 177/376, SR626SW)

With the laser cartridge removed from the weapon, check the operation of the laser by depressing the black rubber pad/primer while aiming the laser at a darker surface.

After making sure the laser is ready to be inserted into your weapon:

• Place a drop of gun oil on each of the O-rings.
• Insert the laser cartridge into the chamber of your weapon.

BLACKBEARD/X

The Blackbeard and BlackbeardX AR-15 Auto Trigger Reset Guide provides instructions for operating and aligning the laser to prepare the device for work with the Laser Academy app.

The red and green lasers work with most smart device cameras. To use the Blackbeard with IR laser, a device with an IR camera is required.

SETTING UP THE SMART TARGETS

Smart targets are automatically recognized and evaluated by Mantis Laser Academy. Using Smart Targets provides the most enjoyable and valuable training experience. With the control disk you can start, stop, delete and close the exercises in the app.

Place the Smart Targets in the desired location on a wall or in target stands. Remember that the app/camera detects light. Therefore, avoid areas where glare from lights, windows, televisions or mirrors could affect the detection of shots on the targets. Anything that can reflect light can lead to later troubleshooting.

Using the control dial with Start/Stop and Clear/Close buttons helps run the app so the shooter doesn't have to walk back and forth to the device.

SET UP YOUR CELL PHONE/TRIPOD

• Unfold the tripod and bring it to the desired height.
• Attach the phone holder in a horizontal or vertical position. Tablet tripod adapters are not included.
• Spread the phone holder wide enough to slide the phone into the adapter.
• Aim the camera at the target(s) so that you can just see the phone out of their line of sight.
• Place the tripod about one meter (max. 3m) away from the targets. The distance may vary depending on the quality of the device's camera. Zoom in as little as possible to capture the targets on the screen.

Launch the Mantis Laser Academy app on your phone, select an exercise and start training.

EXERCISES AND SMART TARGETS

The Mantis Laser Academy app offers a variety of exercises that focus on different aspects of shooting. Some exercises require special smart targets. Other exercises work with any smart goal. Multiple drills support multiple targets and allow for local dueling competitions between shooters.

DRILLS

Exercises that do NOT require specific goals

• Open Shooting / Multi Target – Flexible practice on a variety of targets. Fire as many shots as you want at any speed.
• Open Shooting / Single Target – Flexible practice on a single target. You can fire as many shots as you want at any speed.
• Close contact from holster – Fast and precise shot from the holster into the close contact position. At the beep, pull and shoot immediately.
• Compressed Surprise break – Fast and precise response time. Shoot immediately after the beep. Repeat. Every shot is placed, scored and timed.
• Duel 5 shot – Fastest and most precise round of shooting against an opponent. Determine the starting position of the firearm. At the signal tone, both shooters draw and shoot. The fastest shot on the target scores one point. Repetition. The shooter with the highest total score wins the round. 5 reps, two matching targets required.
• Duel High score – Fastest precise round of shooting against an opponent. Determine the starting position of the weapon. At the signal tone, both shooters draw and shoot. The fastest shot at the target is counted. Repeat. The shooter with the highest total score wins the round. 5 reps, two matching targets required.
• Emergency/Speed ​​Reload - The weapon must be aimed at the target and the slide locked at the rear. At the beep, eject the magazine, insert a new magazine and release the slide. Reassess your target, aim and shoot. 5 reps
• Holster Draw / Par time – Fast and precise shot from the holster against a par time. Draw and shoot immediately after the beep. The shot must go off before the par signal sounds. Repeat. Par time 2.5 seconds and 5 repetitions .
• Holster Draw – Fast and precise shot from the holster against a par time. Draw and shoot immediately after the beep. Repeat. 5 repetitions of 1 shot
• Multiple shots on Multiple targets – Fast and precise shots, multiple shots on multiple targets. Set the desired number of shots.
• Shot from Low Guard/Low Ready Single – Fast and precise shot from cover/contact position. Go to the target and shoot immediately after the beep. Repeat. Single shot
• Shot from Low Guard/Low Ready Multiple Rep – Fast and precise shot from cover/contact position. Move to the target and shoot immediately after the beep. Repeat. 5 repetitions of 1 shot
• Type 1 Malfunction - By simulating an empty chamber or a faulty cartridge, the first shot at the target produces a clicking sound instead of a gunshot sound, indicating a firing or loading malfunction. Clear the interference by tap-rack and roll. Reassess your target, aim and shoot. 6 reps
• Type 1 Malfunction- Random - Simulate a random misfire or feeding malfunction during a series of shots, clear the malfunction (Tap - Rack and Roll) and re-target, aim and shoot. 6 reps

require specific goals or a specific goal :

• Bullseye 5-shot Bullseye or B-27
• Bullseye 10-shot Bullseye or B-27
• Bells
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • Jingle Bells
  • Joy to the world
  • Open play
  • Silent Night
• The hard
• Shapes 4 Hunt
• Duel-Hunt
• Hunt
• Konami Code Konami

V1.2 (update 12/3/2023)