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...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make combat effective hits on multiple targets while efficiently reloading the shotgun. Targets: Three 8X12 inch steel plates and two speed poppers Distance: Targets set at 12 yards (T1), 14 yards (T2 & T3)...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 24, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits and combat load with the combat shotgun in a fast paced exercise.  Targets: Three speed poppers and three 8X12 inch falling steel plates (T1-T6). Targets will be set in three pairs of two,...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to quickly make decisive hits on multiple threats. Reloading efficiency will also be evaluated. Distance: 10-5 yards Targets: Two IPSC (T1 & T2) and one head target (T3) Ammunition Needed: 12 rounds Begin...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
The Cirillo Drill – excerpted from Mike Boyle’s book: 101 Drills for Handguns and Rifles and Shotguns Course Objective: The shooter must successfully engage multiple threats in the shortest possible time frame while maintaining good fire control. Targets: Three...
