Range Drills | Snub Noir

Shifting Gears by Mike Boyle

by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

Objective: The shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship in a compressed time frame. The use of cover will also be evaluated. Distance: 10 yards Targets: Two 8X12 inch knockdown plates (T1 & T3) and one steel silhouette (T2) Ammunition Needed:...

Covert Handgun Proficiency Drill by Mike Boyle

by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 2, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

Objective: This drill will provide greater insight into practical marksmanship potential with smaller handguns commonly utilized for discreet carry. Either a snub revolver or small pistol may be utilized. Target: B8 Center Distance: 5 yards Rounds Needed: 10 Begin...

Twenty Round Rifle Evaluation by Mike Boyle and Mike Waidelich

by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 26, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

I used my Savage 99 lever action. A real noir guy or girl would utilize a Remington Model 8 (like Frank Hamer) or a Winchester 07! – Mike Boyle Objective: To provide the shooter a means of measuring practical accuracy with any centerfire rifle. Target: Can vary...

California Dreaming by Mike Boyle and Mile Waidelich

by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 19, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

Original idea from Mile Waidelich, Bakersfield PD Objective: This drill is designed to assess practical marksmanship potential with the handgun when firing from typical combat distance. Rounds Needed: 10 Target: Any target with a realistic size high value area may...

The Mad Quarter Minute by Mike Boyle

by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

Objective: In this drill, the shooter must balance speed and accuracy. It was designed to give the shooter greater insight into their capabilities and to help them set their own mental clock. Target: Numbered 3 inch circles Distance: 3 yards, 5 yards or 7 yards...

Feel the Need for Speed – A shotgun exercise – by Mike Boyle

by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills

Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make combat effective hits on multiple targets while efficiently reloading the shotgun. Targets: Three 8X12 inch steel plates and two speed poppers Distance: Targets set at 12 yards (T1), 14 yards (T2 & T3)...