by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective- This was drill was designed in order to evaluate the ability of the shooter to quickly make combat effective hits with two hands, strong hand only and support hand only on a threat in close proximity. Target- Any humanoid target is acceptable. A more...
by Frank Groth | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Carry Tips, Frank Groth, Loading strips, Reloading, Training
The Renaissance of the Revolver into the collective cerebral cortex of the firearm community continues without signs of slowing down. With more and more people discovering that a defensive revolver is still very relevant in particular contexts it is a good idea to...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: the shooter must demonstrate the ability to hit with the pistol when firing from extended distance Ammunition Needed: 10 rounds Targets: Reactive steel, T1 head plate @ 15 yards, T2 silhouette @ 25 yards, T3 silhouette@ 40 yards Begin Exercise: On the...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 7, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Targets, Training
The results of the first test on our Matt Clanton/Clanton Combatives milk bottle targets are in. The foam bottles worked far better than I had any right to hope. The “creasing hits” took off a very small amount of material, and with an appropriate...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog, Range Drills, Training
This is a variation on the classic 3x3x3 Drill. That drill is 3 shots at 3 yards in 3 seconds either from the holster or low-ready (depending on who you ask.) The Panic-Fire Drill amps that up a bit. Strong-hand only from low-ready or the holster, no sight picture,...
