by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
I have six goals for collecting and presenting this material. I hope to: Introduce and record a few of the lesser known snub manipulation skills and drills. Demonstrate some unconventional right and left hand snub manual-of-arms techniques. It is worth noting...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: The shooter must demonstrate the ability to make surgical hits in a compressed time frame. Ammunition Needed: Six rounds. Four will be loaded into the pistol and a magazine containing at least two rounds will be on the belt. Targets: Negative IPSC target...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
There has always been a dearth of snub related texts. H. FitzGerald, the prime motivation behind the classic “Fitz-Special” noted several of the snub’s self-defense advantages in his book Shooting. Master holster designer Chic Gaylord dedicated several pages worth of...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
I believe that the honest answer is yes and no. The phrase “enough gun” often times has almost nothing to do with the gun. Enough gun is a contest between competing risks, responsibilities and rewards. On one side we have to measure the amount of risk you...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 2, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to better assess shooter performance with the handgun utilized for discreet carry. Many shooters will not find it especially difficult with a service size pistol. Running it clean with a smaller handgun used for deep concealment will...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Training
Just as the snub’s qualities are subjective so too are its limitations. And whether one element of the snub’s design is an advantage or a disadvantage depends upon several factors including the snub’s expected role, shooters skill level, and the shooter’s...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
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 | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
The Value of the Snub In addition to the two above noted virtues, the snub also possesses several specific qualities. Point-by-point these features are not completely lacking in other handguns but as a rule the snub offers them all in a single firearm. The...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Training
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 | Aug 25, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Training
Chapter 1 (a) – Introduction to the Snub Beware the man with one gun; he may know how to use it. So goes the old saw. Good advice but nothing I ever followed. For years I changed my primary carry gun as readily as New England changes its weather. Unfortunately...
