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 Frank Groth | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Noir, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
This is a fun range exercise I created with a noir theme. It tests the shooter in a classic film noir scenario with rapid engagement of a first target from concealment, movement to and use of cover / concealment, and reloading skill using vintage methods in order to...
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...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
A Training Exercise for Pistol or Carbine- low light, summer ‘23 Objective: While moving, the shooter will have to discriminate between shoot and don’t shoot targets and fire with surgical precision. Targets: At least 4 negative IPSC targets (T1-T4) with the A-zone...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make fast, decisive hits in a low light environment. Ammunition Needed: 6 rounds Targets: 2 IPSC targets or similar with a realistic size, high value scoring area. Distance: T1@ 5 yards, T2 @ 7 yards. Two no-shoot...