by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective:  In extreme close quarters, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to quickly make decisive hits on more than one threat. Targets:  Two IPSC targets (T1, T2). T1 is a stationary target set 1 yard away and positioned directly in front of the shooter. T2...
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 | 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...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective:Â The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make surgical hits in a compressed time frame. Ammunition Needed: Six rounds. Four will be loaded into the pistol and a magazine containing at least two rounds will be on the belt. Targets: Negative IPSC target...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 2, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to better assess shooter performance with the handgun utilized for discreet carry. Many shooters will not find it especially difficult with a service size pistol. Running it clean with a smaller handgun used for deep concealment will...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: This non-shooting exercise was designed to acquaint participants with their visual limitations in a low light environment when discriminating between weapons and non-threatening objects. Light Conditions: Reduced, but not totally dark. Dusk conditions are...
