by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
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 | Aug 11, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting 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 | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to measure shooter performance when firing with one hand. Distance: 7 to 5 yards Target: Any paper or cardboard target with a realistic size high value scoring area. Rounds Needed: 8 Prop Needed: White bakery box (string optional)...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
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...
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 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:...
