How Mantis Is Transforming Firearms Training: Our Conversation with Grant at GOALS 2025

By David Hoang “Johnny Winn” ( Founder, Lead Creator )

At GOALS 2025 in Knoxville, TN, we sat down with Grant, Director of Sales at Mantis, to talk about how their training ecosystem is reshaping the way shooters improve — from brand-new gun owners to competitive athletes.

Grant shared an eye-opening detail right away: he’s invested over $27,000 in setups over the past three months alone, and says it’s worth every penny. Why? Because the Mantis system is designed to create measurable, transferable gains that connect directly to USPSA, PCC, and pistol performance.

From the Mantis Laser Academy, to new partnerships with Shadow Systems, to the expanding ecosystem of sensors, dry-fire tools, and live-fire analytics, Grant breaks down how consistent, structured training translates into real-world improvement on match day.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your practice sessions more effective — or how to bridge the gap between dry fire and competition results , this conversation offers a clear look into the future of training.

More GOALS 2025 coverage and deep dives coming soon.