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: 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...
