Our Dry Fire Workshop is designed to give both new and experienced shooters a safe space to build and refine their skills. This is a free, no-live-ammunition training event. All drills are supervised by certified instructors and vetted experienced shooters.
The goal of this event is to allow shooters to refine their skills, movement, and techniques in a social setting where they can practice and learn by coaching and observing others. Safety is our number one priority. Before each drill, when a Mantis Blackbeard is not in use, instructors will verbally request proof of empty chambers from all students.
The course of fire listed in this guide is not definitive. It serves as a starting point for an evolving format that will adapt as the group develops. All training communities should invest in tools that make ammo-free training interesting and responsive to non-firearm owners, while providing high-quality training that keeps member skills sharp even when resources are scarce.
Safety Procedures
1. Mandatory Firearm Inspections
- Upon arrival, all firearms will be cleared and verified twice by experienced group members.
- Magazines will be removed, chambers checked, and bolts/cylinders visually and physically inspected.
- Live ammunition is not permitted anywhere in the training area.
2. Safety Officer Assignments
- Each lane will have a Lane Coordinator responsible for safety oversight and drill flow.
- Lane Coordinators are responsible for re-checking firearms before a shooter begins a drill.
3. Dry Fire Equipment
- The Mantis Blackbeard dry fire system will be available for rifle practice, providing real-time feedback on trigger control and muzzle movement.
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Event Structure
We will run two lanes simultaneously:
- Pistol Lane – For both beginner and advanced shooters working pistol skills.
- Rifle Lane – For both beginner and advanced shooters working rifle skills.
Shooting Order
- Shooters will be called up in rotation to minimize downtime.
- While one shooter is running the drill, the next shooter should be staged at the start position with firearm inspected and ready.
- Each shooter will complete their drill, reset to staging, and rejoin the rotation.
Course of Fire
Beginners – Pistol Lane
| Drill # | Drill Name | Start Position | Action | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Ready to Fire | Low Ready | Present to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 2 | Compressed High Ready Fire | Compressed High | Extend to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 3 | Reload Practice | Low Ready | Simulate reload, return to Low Ready | 5 |
Beginners – Rifle Lane
| Drill # | Drill Name | Start Position | Action | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Ready to Fire | Low Ready | Present to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 2 | Compressed High Ready Fire | Compressed High | Extend to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 3 | Mantis Blackbeard Tracking | Low Ready | Run drill with Mantis Blackbeard feedback | 5 |
Advanced – Pistol Lane
| Drill # | Drill Name | Start Position | Action | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Ready to Fire | High Ready | Present to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 2 | Target Transitions | Low Ready | Engage multiple targets in sequence | 5 |
| 3 | Weapon Light Manipulation | High Ready | Activate light before shot, deactivate after reset | 5 |
Advanced – Rifle Lane
| Drill # | Drill Name | Start Position | Action | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Ready to Fire | High Ready | Present to target, press trigger, reset | 5 |
| 2 | Target Transitions | Low Ready | Engage multiple targets in sequence | 5 |
| 3 | Weapon Light Manipulation | High Ready | Activate light before shot, deactivate after reset | 5 |
Flow and Efficiency
To keep the event moving:
- Each lane runs independently but follows the same structure.
- Beginners complete their assigned drills before rotating out.
- Advanced shooters complete more complex sequences before rotating out.
- Lane Coordinators ensure immediate reset after each shooter to avoid bottlenecks.