by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective:  In extreme close quarters, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to quickly make decisive hits on more than one threat. Targets:  Two IPSC targets (T1, T2). T1 is a stationary target set 1 yard away and positioned directly in front of the shooter. T2...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective- This drill is designed to help the shooter gain a better understanding of their ability to make precise hits at speed. Shooter must strike a balance between accuracy & speed. Distance- 5 yards Rounds required- 36 Target- 4 ½ circle plus a pair of 1 ½...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
Michael, Here is the recollection that you asked about. I just received the latest magazine, and I really liked the article about Bill Jordan. Many years ago, I attended the Bianchi Cup every year. In later years I took my shop trailer there and fixed competitors...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Getting Started I have two pieces of pre-snub training advice. First, get the best gear available, test it, discard what doesn’t work and try again. Order your equipment custom made if commercial offerings fail to meet your needs. Second, damn the...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
A Training Exercise for Pistol or Carbine- low light, summer ‘23 Objective: While moving, the shooter will have to discriminate between shoot and don’t shoot targets and fire with surgical precision. Targets: At least 4 negative IPSC targets (T1-T4) with the A-zone...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
Safe firearm handling is a martial skill unto itself. It speaks volumes about the depth of your competence as a modern self-defense practitioner. The following safety rules are offered as a guideline and are a fusion of the best work of Jeff Cooper and Andy...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range 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...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills
Objective- In a low light environment, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits on multiple threats. Reloading, light management, safe movement, stoppage reduction, and use of cover will also be assessed. Targets- One negative IPSC target with...
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:Â 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...
