by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Left a sportsmen’s club meeting two evenings ago and once again I have to marvel at how ignorant I am. In the course of a conversation on handgunning I suggested that a serious gun owner is required to invest in a smaller caliber version of his favorite carry...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 8, 2025 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
There are at least three versions of the “tactical re-load” for the revolver. Without being harsh, I profoundly oppose every version of them. The foundation goal of all is to claw out the spent brass in order to 1) retain the live rounds, and 2) replace the removed...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 6, 2025 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Mike Boyle, I and a few others are working on collecting and binding thirty eight of our collective favorite snub range drills. From time to time I’ll post a few that you might want to try out. Your feedback is always welcome. This drill is a draw conditioning...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Five & Dime- 5 shots, 5 yards in 10 seconds Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make surgical hits, use cover and efficiently reload the combat revolver. Scenario: You have fired multiple rounds without effect and only 3 remain in your...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Self-Evaluation for Snub Revolvers and Pocket Pistols Objective: This drill was designed to give the shooter feedback on their ability to make surgical hits when firing at game speed. Target: Any target with a realistic size high value scoring area may be used such...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 20, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: In a fast paced scenario, the shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship, efficiently reload and use cover. Ammunition Requirement: 12 rounds Targets: Paper or cardboard silhouettes with a realistic size high value scoring area...
