by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Fast Pace Shooting with a Snub or Pocket Pistol Introduction: Given enough time, most of us can shoot our preferred carry piece with a fair degree of precision. But can we do it at speed? Unlike the practice range, a real life encounter would require you to put...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Five &Â Dime- 5 shots, 5 yards in 10 seconds Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make surgical hits, use cover and efficiently reload the combat revolver. Scenario: You have fired multiple rounds without effect and only 3 remain in your...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Self-Evaluation for Snub Revolvers and Pocket Pistols Objective: This drill was designed to give the shooter feedback on their ability to make surgical hits when firing at game speed. Target: Any target with a realistic size high value scoring area may be used such...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 20, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
 Objective: In a fast paced scenario, the shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship, efficiently reload and use cover. Ammunition Requirement: 12 rounds Targets: Paper or cardboard silhouettes with a realistic size high value scoring area...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Original idea by Todd Louis Green 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...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This drill was designed to reinforce the combat shooting fundamentals of grip, sighting and trigger management with the revolver. Target: B8 Center or similar Distance: 3, 5 or 7 yards depending on skill level and/or barrel length Ammunition Requirement: At...