by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
A Drill for Handguns Introduction: El Rey Sol is an enhanced version of the classic El Presidente with a twist to make it more challenging. Targets are at set at 3 different distances and the shot count varies from one target to the next. The ability to adjust your...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everything Goes As we clear the office ahead of the move, we have crates of items that need a new home. Holster – Safariland 6280-149 Springfield XD-5 Leather Duty Holster XD5 Right Hand RH – I wanted to charge $0.99 but we have to keep venmo happy, so...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective- This drill is designed to provide the user with feedback relative to their practical marksmanship potential when firing a small handgun (snub revolver, pocket pistol, single stack micro pistol). Use of cover and reload efficiency will also be assessed....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 1, 2026 | Mike Boyle, Reloading, Shooting Drills, Training
Historically, real world events where an armed citizen had to reload a revolver during a gunfight to prevail are exceptionally rare. Although the likelihood of having to perform such as task is infinitesimal, we all need to be proficient in reloading. Should you be so...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits when firing at speed. Ammunition Requirement: 18 rounds Target: Negative IPSC with the A-zone cut away Distance: 35, 20 and 10 yards Begin Exercise: Load and charge with a magazine containing at...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 12, 2026 | Andy Stanford, Blog
Hallmarks of a Legendary Instructor was sent to us by Andy Stanford and is courtesy of Chat GPT in response to a query by SureFire Institute Training Coordinator CJ Cowan. When you look across the careers of **Jeff Cooper, Massad Ayoob, Louis Awerbuck, Tom...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
(We are looking into posting some notable detective fiction featuring a good deal of period correct handgun work. Here is a little something to get the ball rolling from one of our more prolific writers. – Michael de Bethencourt) I look over to my right from...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 3, 2026 | Blog, Colt and Colt Revolvers, Matt Donovan
Learning how to re-post notable articles from the internet universe. First effort: The Colt “Fitz” Project by Matthew Donovan Essential revolver modifications from a defensive grand master. Matthew Donovan Jan 01, 2026 ***Thank you to all of my readers who...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 24, 2025 | Blog, Loading strips, Reloading
Centipede Reloader I was excited to receive my test sample of the Centipede loading strip. The idea of having two cylinders-worth of ammo in one bundle with a lower pocket profile than the typical round speed-loader was quite appealing to me. I’ve been playing with...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Weekly Training Tips
El Duque –Â A Challenging Drill for the Handgun You really Carry Objective: This drill is designed to give the shooter useful feedback on their marksmanship potential with the handgun utilized for everyday carry. Ammunition Requirement: 9 rounds per run Distance:...