by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
The Bat Masterson Shoot Off* Man on Man Competition with a Self-Loading pistol Objective: To prevail, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to deliver accurate fire and clear stoppages in a mildly stressful scenario. Targets: Five reactive targets per shooter set...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Dos Atracadores (Two Robbers) by Mike Boyle A Drill for Pocket Pistols & Snub Revolvers Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits on two threats in a compressed time frame. Reloading and the ability to correctly use cover will also...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
A Drill for Handguns Introduction: El Rey Sol is an enhanced version of the classic El Presidente with a twist to make it more challenging. Targets are at set at 3 different distances and the shot count varies from one target to the next. The ability to adjust your...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective- This drill is designed to provide the user with feedback relative to their practical marksmanship potential when firing a small handgun (snub revolver, pocket pistol, single stack micro pistol). Use of cover and reload efficiency will also be assessed....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 1, 2026 | Mike Boyle, Reloading, Shooting Drills, Training
Historically, real world events where an armed citizen had to reload a revolver during a gunfight to prevail are exceptionally rare. Although the likelihood of having to perform such as task is infinitesimal, we all need to be proficient in reloading. Should you be so...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits when firing at speed. Ammunition Requirement: 18 rounds Target: Negative IPSC with the A-zone cut away Distance: 35, 20 and 10 yards Begin Exercise: Load and charge with a magazine containing at...
