by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 7, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Targets, Training
The results of the first test on our Matt Clanton/Clanton Combatives milk bottle targets are in. The foam bottles worked far better than I had any right to hope. The “creasing hits” took off a very small amount of material, and with an appropriate...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog, Range Drills, Training
This is a variation on the classic 3x3x3 Drill. That drill is 3 shots at 3 yards in 3 seconds either from the holster or low-ready (depending on who you ask.) The Panic-Fire Drill amps that up a bit. Strong-hand only from low-ready or the holster, no sight picture,...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill was designed to assess practical marksmanship potential with smaller handguns (true pocket pistols, micro-nines and snub revolvers) that are commonly utilized for personal defense. Hit potential and reloading will also be evaluated. Target:...
by Jason Chandonnet | Jun 26, 2024 | Announcements, Videos
Our friends at Hamre Forge are excited to announce a collaboration with Craig Spegel to bring you the HF Spegel Boot.
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to give the shooter perspective on their ability to make surgical hits at different shot cadences. It is a great self-assessment tool one can use to chart progress when shooting at speed. Ammunition Needed: 15 rounds Target: The...
by Frank Groth | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Targets
One of the things we as shooters, whether recreational or defensive, always need is a target. Without something to safely fire at for training or practice which gives us relevant feedback there can be no training or practice. In the course of my journey as a shooter...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: to quickly make decisive hits on 2 threats in close quarters. Both shot placement and a speed reload to be evaluated. Target: Two humanoid targets will be used. To create a more high value scoring area, an 8 inch paper plates can be placed in the chest of...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 2, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: The shooter will demonstrate the ability to make combat effective hits in extreme close quarters while firing from a tactically sound position. Targets: Rubber dummy or cardboard silhouette (T1) set at arm’s length. A secondary target (T2) will be set 5...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Something for all you small pistol owners: Phase One@ 5 yards- Two Hands, Draw & Fire- 2 shots, 3X Phase Two @ 5 yards- Strong Hand Only, Draw & Fire- 2 shots, 3X Phase Three @ 5 yards- Weak Hand Only, From Ready position- 2 shots, 3 X Phase Four @ 5 yards-...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
You ever have days when you pine for times gone by when you had the keys to the weapons locker AND the ammo bunker? When you could just spend a couple hours turning money into noise and call it “work”? Because I do…
