What do I need to start my training with LaserHIT?

1. Your firearm;
2. LaserHIT HD training cartridge or any generic laser training cartridge or "laser bullet" (not a boresight);
3. Paper target(s) attached to a sturdy surface (wall or board;
4. iPhone 6s & up or Android 5.0 & up with installed LaserHIT application;
5. Tripod with smartphone holder attached to keep Phone still during the Practice;
6. HD TV (optional): with HDMI cable (iPhone) or wireless (iPhone/Android).

How laserHIT works?

1. Place laser cartridge inside your firearm’s chamber;
2. Place a paper target on the wall with an approximate height of “center mass”;
3. Face your phone camera towards the paper target;
4. Open LaserHIT mobile app on your phone and go thru the practice setup. NOTE: see user manual on our website if you have uncertainty or additional questions: www.laserhit.com/manuals;
5. Start your shooting at a paper target;
6. The phone camera will register laser dots on the paper target in real-time, display the shot results onto your phone screen, and mirror the phone screen to a big screen HD TV (if connected).

What LaserHIT practices are supported?

• FREE TARGET is the simplest target practice. Get any of your paper targets, place them on the wall and start practicing. There are not too many statistics involved, but you can add the challenge to your training by customizing the Number of Shots, Training Time, and size of Hit's holes.
• BLACK STEEL is re-sized target practice to honor the competitive shooter's training. There are multiple targets involved as long its fits within the phone screen. The targets are available in several scaled formats: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, based on the original USPS B3 targets.
• TOP SCORE allows you to improve the five fundamentals of shooting (aiming, breath control, hold control, and trigger control). You can expand the training time limit to 5 minutes and work on the marksmanship fundamentals similar to a bullseye match, or shrink the time limit to work on fast acquisition. There is also considerable potential for competitive fun practice with customized settings of maximum score or/and maximum hits.
• QUICK HIT is the recognizable practice by field professionals: "This is invaluable for working on your draw and presentation at speed. Draw from concealment, draw from a duty holster, draw from your competition rig. Adjust your time limits, hit size, and time out for single hits." Quote from: https://bluelinegunner.wordpress.com

What are LaserHIT’s firearms options?

LaserHIT software universal compatibility gives you a choice to use multiple firearm training options:

• Your real firearm (handgun and AR-15) with LaserHIT laser training cartridge instead of live ammunition.
• Your real firearm (handgun) with a generic laser training cartridge available on the market.
• Your real firearm (handgun) with a CO2 recoil system and built-in laser.
• Any replica of a handgun with laser built-in (Laserlyte, SIRT, etc.)
• Your Airsoft handgun with LaserHIT laser mock suppressor
• LaserHIT laser training gun with laser built-in (available in M9 and MP9 models) NOTE: LaserHIT complex software algorithm will recognize, analyze and accurately read red, green, or blue lasers.

What calibers are supported by laserHIT?

LaserHIT is available in 9mm, .38 special, .380 ACP, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223 REM and .308 WIN calibers.

How to install LaserHIT app?

1. On your smartphone: go to AppStore (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) and enter in Search: laserhit (in one word)
2. Tap on the “Get” button.
3. Confirm (if required) with the "Install" button.
4. Go to iPhone/Android Home screen to see the LaserHIT icon appear on the screen.
5. Tap on it to launch the Application.

What Targets can I use for my FREE TARGET Practice?

Although Free Target practices do not require any specific Target, we recommend not using plain white or reflective targets. The best target should be printed on none glossy, recyclable paper and placed on plain white background. The ideal target should contain a black target’s area.

What Targets can I use for my BLACK STEEL Practice?

We recommend using our LaserHIT black resized targets provided for free on our website: https://www.laserhit.com/targets/lht-b3uspsa1 or https://www.laserhit.com/targets/lht-b3uspsa7. You are also welcome to try your targets that meet the minimum requirements and limitations:

• it should be dark, preferable black, targets;
• it should be in a solid color without marks and patterns;
• the targets should be placed on a plain light-colored background without any patterns.

Why should I use the laserHIT targets for other Practices?

LaserHIT targets are specifically designed to support the highest quality and response to timing, accuracy, and shot placement. The application will recognize the embedded target's code and apply a correct score on your results.

Is it possible to save my Practice results?

• iPhone users: The laserHIT application will temporarily save the screenshot at the end of each complete Practice session, right after the "Ceasefire" screen.
• You will see the screenshot box increasing after each session on the Top Status bar;
• Tap on it gently;
• LaserHIT will need your one-time permission to save your screenshots on the iPhone Photos app;
• As the Screenshot page opens, you will see the number of screenshots. You can scroll the list up and down. You can zoom out of the screen. You can select individual screenshots with your best "control" results.

• To confirm your selection, tap on the upload icon in the top right corner. Your screenshot will be permanently saved to your Photos. NOTE: Be aware, ALL your screenshots within the laserHIT App will be deleted when you leave the current Practice. After you are done with your screenshot selection, the App will direct you to the MAIN Practice page to select a new Practice.

• Android users: In the current version, laserHIT introduce the minimal option that helps to save your Practice Results:

• Upon the end of each of your Practice sessions, the Phone screen will be freeze to give you the possibility to make a manual screenshot. Check with your particular Phone manufacture about "How to make a screenshot".

• To un-freeze your Phone screen after you are done with your screenshot, tap on Reload area on the Phone screen. NOTE: If you move your Phone from the tripod holder, you may need to assure all Setup settings again and re-start the Practice Setup process.

What to check if my .223 cartridge is "not working"?

There is one drawback with .223 cartridges: the diversity and customization of the rifles. It may require a few adjustments to get it to works. Please, follow up with the check-list:

• ensure you remove the battery protective film (see User Manual) from the laser training cartridge;
• ensure your cartridge battery is inserted correctly ("+" (flat service) down to the cartridge body);
• test cartridge for the red laser light dot before placing it into the chamber. You can do it by assembly the cartridge parts back together and pressing the red rubber primer on the cartridge with your finger. If the cartridge is not produced any light, please contact us. If the cartridge produces the light dot, move to the next step;
• get your rifle ready and ensure that its chamber is clean and lubricated. Do not load the cartridge thru the magazine;
• completely insert the cartridge into the chamber by hand (do not hammer down the cartridge by releasing the bolt-catch). Remember: a cartridge is an electronic device and could be damaged by powerful mechanical force.

Should I buy a new cartridge after my old one is done/damaged by my firing pin?

There is no need to make a new cartridge purchase. Each cartridge contains a replaceable cap part. You can purchase the spare cap, based on your caliber, at our online shop: https://www.laserhit.com/products/replaceablecap

Does LaserHIT works with IR lasers?

Unfortunately, our app does not design to work with IR lasers. The app uses a phone camera with a high-quality IR filter built-in. Please look at our cartridges HD Type (https://www.laserhit.com/products/lasercartridge) instead. The cartridge emits extremely short red light impulse almost invisible to naked eyes.

Do you have an IR version of the laser training cartridge?

Please see an answer to the previous question.

What will happen to all my in-app purchases when I get a new phone?

All your LaserHIT in-app purchases are saved by AppStore/Google Play store and should be restored on your new phone.

1. Re-install your LaserHIT app from AppStore or Google Play.
2. Open the LaserHIT app and go to the Main Practices page.
3. Tap on the Restore button and wait several seconds.
4. All your purchases will be confirmed and restored. Note: AppStore and Google Play Store are separate entities. In-app purchases in one store can't be restored in another store and should be purchased separately.

Where I can find my hit-counter?

You can find the hit-counter in the right upper corner on your Main Menu page. NOTE: your hit-counter will be reseted if you re-install LaserHIT application from AppStore/Google play again.

How is LaserHIT affect the phone battery life? Should the phone be in charge all the time?

The LaserHIT mobile app is a powerful app loaded with many cool features. Due to the nature of the app, it may drain the phone battery quickly. We highly recommend keeping your phone on the charger during the practice to prevent it. We also recommend reducing the brightness of the Phone display while you are using the LaserHIT app to prevent overheating.

Is laserHIT and TV connection required?

LaserHIT is not required TV set for the training. We encourage our customers to use this feature for convenience.

• Would it be nice to see your practice result from firing line without approaching the phone each time?
• Would it be helpful to follow up immediately with your students shooting results during the class?
• Would it be fun to see the results in real-time when you run a friendly competition event? If one of your answers is "Yes," you will consider connecting your TV and phone during your training with LaserHIT.

Will this system work if I have a modified trigger for my Glock, or will it still expect me to rack my slide for each shot?

It will work, depending on the reset trigger you had installed. LaserHIT requires the firing pin/striker to be engaged with each trigger pull. If you are not sure about your particular system, please do some simple tests:

1. Get ready your gun for dry fire - remove all ammunition from the gun and magazine;
2. Point the barrel straight up;
3. Insert a pencil in the barrel;
4. Pull the trigger. Your gun is ready if the pencil jumps up and will work with LaserHIT.

I connect my iPhone and TV according to your HDMI-cable instructions, but it doesn't work, and iPhone is not charging. Why?

A standard USB port provides 500mA of current and is not powerful enough to power up the adapter and charge to the iPhone simultaneously. You should plug the USB end into a USB port clearly labeled 1000mA or more. If the port is unlabeled, most likely it is a standard port, and the mirroring will not work as it should. Please, use the "original" adaptor of your particular phone instead. Visit the page for more details: https://www.laserhit.com/wired

I connect my iPhone and TV according to your instructions, but it does not regularly maintain the connection between iPhone and display. Why?

Please see the answer to the previous question.

I love the Black Steel Targets Practice, but I am getting some unread hits on target with my iPhone. Why?

There are several Hints to help you:

1. Try not to put targets too close to each other. Keep at least "thumb distance" between it;
2. Make sure the phone's low performance does not cause it. Please do the following experiment: reduce your shooting speed and observe after each shot if a "low-performance" icon ( look like steps-graph) appears on the top app panel. When it appears, it means that the phone is busy in the background with some calculation or processing and cannot take more info under load; therefore, at this moment, the app will miss shots.
3. Ensure the light conditions that may cause missing or unread shots:
4. If there are any red spots present on your Phone screen during setup and you skip it, these areas may be affected during your practice as "non-registered" areas.
5. If you set up your laserHIT practice against the bright sun window/door and your "firing line" is between the light source and target, expect oversaturated light conditions that may affect the shots registration.

.380ASP too long, and I cannot load it into the gun. What should I do?

Some firearms chambered with 380ACP have a short ejection port, and our cartridge cannot load through the port. In that case, you can load the cartridge as shown in the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiR_P7JYOwQ

Can I use other laser ammo? If I already have the kit?

Surely, you can use any other laser cartridges available on the market, except for infrared lasers. Be aware that we are not guaranteed the same grade of accuracy and shooting speed with other cartridges, but we try our best to support various systems.

• iPhone users: To start training with Other laser cartridges, please, go to laserHIT app Main Page -> Settings -> and tap on tile Other -> tap on laser color preference.
• Android users: Your phone hardware may not be compatible with the laserHIT HD laser training cartridge. In this case, you are welcome to use LaserHIT software with any generic laser cartridge on the market. We gladly will help you with a "generic" replaceable cap for your cartridge. Please, contact us info@laserhit.com

Does your system work with the new iPad"?

We do not have the iPad version yet, but you can download the iPhone version on the iPad. The interface looks a little bit different, but the app itself will work. The app is free. Try it.

I picked up a LaserLyte training pistol, and the Laserhit software is registering double hits on almost every trigger pull. Is there anything I can change that might keep that from happening in the settings?

• iPhone users: For LaserLyte pistol (or any non-LaserHIT cartridges), you have to change system settings: MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > Other Training System > Red Laser > anything. You will not have double hits, but the system will miss hits if you pull the trigger more often than three times per sec.
• Android Users: MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > change the system settings to GENERIC

Weak or defective laser? The cartridge within the package produced a tiny and weak spot on the target. I have a cartridge from another company, and it gives me a lovely, bright red spot.

• The "small laser spot" is our unique feature and most significant advantage. The "Strong bright laser spot" on target drags your attention from the sights and develops a bad habit. You should train yourself to use gun sights instead of aiming by moving laser dot on the target. It was the main reason the military switched to infra-red lasers (invisible for human eyes).
• Another advantage of "small laser spot" is a high accuracy of hit registration. The app will show you the exact spot where the laser hit the target regardless of gun movement. Try to use a "strong bright laser" while you practice drawing from a holster, and your laser will be all over the target.

I have no sound on the TV when using laserHIT with a wireless connection. Is there a setting somewhere that I missed?

1. Ensure the mute switch on the phone is "un-muted";
2. Ensure the volume on the phone is high enough;
3. Control the volume on the TV with the tv remote.

Ruger SR9C - When I fire, there is no red laser light. If I manually hit the red pad, it emits the light.

According to a user manual, Ruger SR9C has a safety feature called "Magazine Disconnect" and will not fire without a magazine. Please review pages 19-20 for detail: https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/srSeries.pdf . Put empty magazine in the mag well and try again. We highly recommend reading through the User Manual before operating a firearm.