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:...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to give the shooter perspective on their ability to make surgical hits at different shot cadences. It is a great self-assessment tool one can use to chart progress when shooting at speed. Ammunition Needed: 15 rounds Target: The...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: to quickly make decisive hits on 2 threats in close quarters. Both shot placement and a speed reload to be evaluated. Target: Two humanoid targets will be used. To create a more high value scoring area, an 8 inch paper plates can be placed in the chest of...