by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills
This material is excerpted from Mike Boyle’s upcoming book of shooting drills: Objective: to assess the shooters ability to make decisive hits on a threat while operating in a low light environment Targets: 3 steel (preferable) or cardboard silhouettes will be...
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 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:...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to give the shooter perspective on their ability to make surgical hits at different shot cadences. It is a great self-assessment tool one can use to chart progress when shooting at speed. Ammunition Needed: 15 rounds Target: The...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: to quickly make decisive hits on 2 threats in close quarters. Both shot placement and a speed reload to be evaluated. Target: Two humanoid targets will be used. To create a more high value scoring area, an 8 inch paper plates can be placed in the chest of...