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...
by Frank Groth | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Shooting Drills, Training
In March I wrote an article for the Snub Noir blog about the Switzerland CCW Proficiency Drill, which was first written about by The Tactical Professor, Claude Werner, on his blog. It is a simple 18 round test for a revolver or semi-auto. I liked the exercise so much...
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...
