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:...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Introduction: History tells us a great many confrontations unfold in poor light. In view of that, our training should mirror the conditions we might have to perform in out in the unforgiving real world. Clearly, the need to train in low light conditions is critical to...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Introduction: How fast can you run a snub revolver and still make combat effective hits on multiple threats? Is your reload smooth and efficient? While this is by no means the ultimate test of skill, it should give you some greater insight into your potential and...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 15, 2025 | Blog
Nov 15, 2025 Let’s face it, some guns are just dogs: poor quality, bad functionality, or looks. Whatever makes a dog a dog can change between firearms, but when the world finds out that a gun company built one, then word travels fast. Gun magazines may be loath to...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, de Bethencourt, News, Shooting Drills
Everybody likes Reese’s peanut butter cups on Halloween. They’re definitely extra special when they are pumpkin shaped and have all the extra peanut butter in them. What I really enjoy around Halloween is the Snub Noir Annual Halloween shoot at the...
