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 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,...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill was designed to assess practical marksmanship potential with smaller handguns (true pocket pistols, micro-nines and snub revolvers) that are commonly utilized for personal defense. Hit potential and reloading will also be evaluated. Target:...
