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This guide details the setup and use of the Mantis Raven Home Dryfire Projection System, as presented by Cara from Mantis at SHOT Show 2026. The system offers a comprehensive dryfire training solution with multiple modules and levels, designed for both consumer and professional use. It emphasizes affordability and accessibility for improving shooting skills at home.

The Strikeman Marksman Kit offers a comprehensive dryfire training solution. The updated system, featuring a significantly improved app, allows users to practice marksmanship with various targets and track performance metrics. The kit includes a laser cartridge, tripod, and dowel for easy use and maintenance, making dryfire practice engaging and effective for skill improvement.

This video explains the concept of a firearm 'index,' where the sights automatically align with the point of aim without conscious correction, achieved through extensive practice and familiarity. Instructor Joel Park emphasizes a vision-driven approach and a direct, straight-line draw stroke from the holster to build this skill, noting that sights serve to confirm what the shooter already knows through feel and repetition.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show, hosted by Ben Stoeger with guests Candace and Tim Herren, delves into the strategic 'gaming' of competition stages and effective training methodologies. The discussion covers the ethics and legality of exploiting stage design loopholes, such as skipping drop turners or shooting targets from unintended positions, emphasizing that within the rules, exploiting such opportunities is part of the game. They also address training questions, validating the practice of live-firing drills from dry-fire books and discussing the best approach for returning to competition after a layoff, recommending a blend of dry-fire, live-fire practice, and attending matches.

This video demonstrates a rapid-fire drill using an IWI Tavor X95 bullpup rifle, highlighting the effectiveness of dryfire training. The drill involves engaging targets at high speed, with performance metrics like split times being measured by a shot timer. The instructor emphasizes proper weapon manipulation and safety protocols, showcasing advanced shooter capabilities.

This video introduces the "Indoor Dryfire Training System," designed to address the limitations of traditional dry fire practice for precision rifles, specifically the issue of optics not focusing at close range. The system allows for affordable and easy long-range training in confined spaces. The video also promotes One Shot One Kill Coffee with a discount code and highlights the Precision Rifle Network's content for competitors, operators, and hunters.

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.