Defense Distributors Digital Steel Electronic Laser Target

The Defense Distributors Digital Steel Laser Target turns dry fire reps into something you can hear and score. Fire a training laser at the sensor and the target answers instantly with a realistic steel "ping" — the same hit of feedback you get off a plate rack — while the front display counts every hit. No ammo, no brass, no range trip. Just you, your pistol, and reps that actually tell you something.

It does everything the $70 "digital steel" targets do, and it comes from the people who also make your laser bullets — so you can build your whole dry fire setup, laser and target, from one place and keep it working.

How It Works

Set the target downrange, switch it on, and dry fire. Each time your laser lands in the active zone, the target registers it: the steel-plate sound plays through the speaker and the on-board LED display ticks up your hit count. Volume is adjustable, and a sensitivity control lets you tune how the sensor reads your laser and your room lighting. Run it against a par time, then check the number instead of guessing how you did.

Works With Your Laser

The sensor reacts to most common red training lasers, so it drops straight into the setup you already run. That includes popular laser training cartridges and systems like Mantis / Mantis Laser Academy, Strikeman, Laser Ammo, and SIRT — plus the Defense Distributors laser bullets. If it throws a visible red training laser, this target will read it, and the sensitivity control gives you room to dial in anything unusual.

Score It, Size It, Hear It

Three swappable aperture rings change the size of the scoring zone, so you can open it up while you're grooving a draw or tighten it down to demand a precise hit. The steel sound means you don't have to stare at the target to know you connected — useful when you're working the draw, transitions, or splits and want to keep your eyes moving. And the hit counter keeps a running tally, so a drill becomes a number you can chase instead of a feeling.

Honest Notes

This is a laser target, not a laser. You supply the training laser — a laser cartridge, a Mantis-type emitter, or our laser bullets. It reacts to the laser's light, so it is strictly a dry fire tool: it does not stop or react to live rounds, and should only ever be used with an unloaded firearm following standard dry fire safety (ammo in another room, confirmed clear chamber). Like all visible-laser targets, it works best indoors — bright daylight washes out a red training laser. For building trigger control, draw speed, and repeatable hits at home, that's exactly where this tool earns its keep.

Kit It Out

Pair the target with a laser training cartridge in your caliber to get started, and run structured drills instead of just plinking a dot. Add a second target to work transitions between two points of aim.

Key Features

• Realistic steel sound: audible "ping" on every hit, with adjustable volume
• Hit counter: front LED display tracks your hits in real time
• Works with most training lasers: Mantis, Strikeman, Laser Ammo, SIRT, standard laser cartridges, and Defense Distributors laser bullets
• 3 aperture ring sizes: change the scoring-zone difficulty to match the drill
• Adjustable sensitivity: tune the sensor to your laser and your lighting
• USB-C rechargeable: no disposable batteries
• Compact: 3.54" x 3.54" x 1.15", sets up anywhere in the house

Specifications

• Type: Laser-hit reactive "digital steel" dry fire target
• Feedback: Audible steel sound + LED hit counter
• Laser compatibility: Most visible red training lasers (laser cartridges, Mantis-type emitters, Strikeman, Laser Ammo, SIRT, DefDis laser bullets)
• Scoring zones: 3 swappable aperture rings
• Power: Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging
• Dimensions: 90 x 90 x 29.3 mm (3.54 x 3.54 x 1.15 in)
• Color: White

FAQ

Does it come with a laser?
No. You'll need a training laser — a laser cartridge, a Mantis-type emitter, or our laser bullets. The target reads the laser; it doesn't produce one.

Will it work with my system?
It reacts to most common red training lasers, including Mantis / Mantis Laser Academy, Strikeman, Laser Ammo, SIRT, and standard laser cartridges. The sensitivity control lets you dial in anything unusual.

Can I use it with live ammo?
No. This is a dry fire training target. Only use it with an unloaded firearm and a training laser, following standard dry fire safety.

Does it work outside?
It works best indoors. Bright daylight can wash out a red training laser, which is true of visible-laser targets in general.

How is it powered?
It has a built-in rechargeable battery and charges over USB-C.