by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 20, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
 Objective: In a fast paced scenario, the shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship, efficiently reload and use cover. Ammunition Requirement: 12 rounds Targets: Paper or cardboard silhouettes with a realistic size high value scoring area...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Original idea by Todd Louis Green Objective: This self-assessment drill is designed so that the shooter can better evaluate their ability to make surgical hits with the handgun. Both open end and compressed time frames will be utilized in this exercise. Target: Six 2...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This drill was designed to reinforce the combat shooting fundamentals of grip, sighting and trigger management with the revolver. Target: B8 Center or similar Distance: 3, 5 or 7 yards depending on skill level and/or barrel length Ammunition Requirement: At...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 22, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Many responsible citizens carry a snub revolver or pocket pistol for personal defense. But should you find yourself in a situation where you have no viable alternative but to utilize deadly force, are you and your firearm up to the task? A snub revolver and a trained...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Carry Tips, de Bethencourt, Training
The Fastest Draw: In defense of having it in your hand. Rebuttal to Issue 13: Draw Stroke: The ignored master skill. By Randy Bartlett In Snub Noir Issue 13, Michael makes a bold assertion to the effect: Starting a fight with a pistol in your hand is the sign of a bad...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, The Tactical Professor
Ham & Swiss Objective: This drill was designed to assess the shooter’s ability to make decisive hits with the handgun they utilize for discreet, concealed carry. Target: IPSC Rounds Needed: 18 Begin Exercise: All phases start with handgun concealed unless directed...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 26, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Moonlight Drive ‘25 – A Reduced Light Exercise Objective: In a low light setting, the shooter must demonstrate the ability to make decisive hits on multiple threats when shooting from and around a vehicle. Use of cover and safe movement will also be evaluated....
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 6, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Targets: plate rack (w/ six 8 inch falling plates) and one Hi-Power Silhouette. Silhouette target is placed 2 yards forward of the rack, centered on plates 3 & 4. Procedure: The shooter is positioned directly behind high cover which is set 10 yards from the rack....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 29, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This drill is designed to test the shooters ability to deliver accurate fire in a compressed time frame. Use of cover and the reload will also be evaluated. Targets: Two IPSC (T1 & T2) will be placed at 7 yards. Spacing between the targets will be...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 19, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Sooner, Faster, More – Excerpted from Mike Boyle’s book: 101 Drills for Handguns and Rifles and Shotguns* 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...
