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?...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill was designed to measure shooter efficiency and marksmanship potential with a snub nose revolver or pocket pistol. Targets: Two humanoid targets with a realistic size high value scoring area (IPSC, IDPA, etc.). Paper plates or overlays can be used...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This self-assessment drill is designed so that the shooter can better evaluate their ability to make surgical hits with the handgun. Both open end and compressed time frames will be utilized in this exercise. Target: Six 2 inch circles Distance: 3 yards...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective:  In extreme close quarters, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to quickly make decisive hits on more than one threat. Targets:  Two IPSC targets (T1, T2). T1 is a stationary target set 1 yard away and positioned directly in front of the shooter. T2...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective- This drill is designed to help the shooter gain a better understanding of their ability to make precise hits at speed. Shooter must strike a balance between accuracy & speed. Distance- 5 yards Rounds required- 36 Target- 4 ½ circle plus a pair of 1 ½...
