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 Frank Groth | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Shooting Drills, Training
In March I wrote an article for the Snub Noir blog about the Switzerland CCW Proficiency Drill, which was first written about by The Tactical Professor, Claude Werner, on his blog. It is a simple 18 round test for a revolver or semi-auto. I liked the exercise so much...
by Frank Groth | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Carry Tips, Frank Groth, Loading strips, Reloading, Training
The Renaissance of the Revolver into the collective cerebral cortex of the firearm community continues without signs of slowing down. With more and more people discovering that a defensive revolver is still very relevant in particular contexts it is a good idea to...
by Frank Groth | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Targets
One of the things we as shooters, whether recreational or defensive, always need is a target. Without something to safely fire at for training or practice which gives us relevant feedback there can be no training or practice. In the course of my journey as a shooter...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Training
I’ve written for the Snub Noir blog several times in the past on low round count, high value, drills. Claude Werner, the Tactical Professor, in an article about Pocket Carry a few weeks back brought a new course of fire to my attention, and I’ve been shooting it just...