by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This self-assessment drill is designed to measure practical marksmanship potential when firing a snub revolver. Target: Any humanoid target with realistic size high value scoring area (IPSC, IDPA, etc.) may be used. Paper plates or anatomy overlays may be...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...