by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 30, 2024 | Blog, Jeff Watkins, Noir Fiction Review
Hard Magic is the first of series of books called the Grimnoir Chronicles written by Larry Correia. A former gun store owner and three- gun competitor, Mr. Correia knows his guns and he knows action. Set in an alternate Earth universe, this series takes place during...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Course Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make combat effective hits on multiple targets with the shotgun. The ability to quickly reload will also be evaluated. Ammunition Needed: 8 rounds of buckshot Range Prop: High Cover Targets: Three negative...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
To paraphrase Ed Lovette, in any confrontation a legally armed citizen’s first priority is to as safely as possible avoid, evade or escape the threat. Occasionally, realistic considerations render these options impossible. In preparation for such a situation an armed...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This drill is designed to help the shooter assess marksmanship potential when firing at speed. The draw stroke will also be evaluated. Ammunition requirement: 21 rounds Distance: 5 or 7 yards Target: Various types of realistic size targets may be used...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
Goal Your self-defense goal should be to maximize your practical safety. What is the criteria for reaching practical safety? I think Jeff Cooper codified it succinctly when years ago he was asked how a [student of self-defense] would know he was safe?...
