by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Equipment Notes, Training
I have a number of small .25 and .32 pistols and regrettably my least favorites are all of the blow-back versions. Yes, there is a lot to love about some of them, and for folks with hand issues who insist on a small semi-auto pistol, and who can’t draw back the...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog, Training
Well this is the first shooting drill that actually gave me a headache. We down-loaded and printed out a set of 1-through-9 preschool number learning coloring sheets and printed each on a different, pastel colored sheet of paper. Then we set four sheet on two separate...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 2, 2023 | Blog, Shooting Drills, Training
Some time back Mike Boyle, former Board of Director member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, send us a collection of one hundred and one range training drills. Mike had collected these drills over his years as a firearms...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, Training
I just learned that Massad Ayoob will be conducting his Revolver Class in Live Oaks, FL this February on the 22nd and 23rd. I’m currently scrambling to clear the days off the work calendar, book the flight, and located the nearest hotel. Getting the days off...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog, Training
Not so long ago I had an opportunity to help a police woman who was struggling on the range. She was shooting that day for her department annual qualification. That specific day she was having some trouble with the long-range shooting, and the lead instructor was kind...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, Training
There are a number of great companies that produce dummy rounds for training. One of the best is the Fake Bullets company. They offer a number of features that are worth drawing attention to. First that offer three case materials, black, brass, and nickel. I recommend...