Tap Rack Bang, LLC

This expert-level guide from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, led by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina, emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing pre-attack signals to gain a tactical advantage in a gunfight. It details how to leverage these signals for repositioning, utilizing cover and concealment effectively, and adjusting your angle of fire. The guide also highlights the significant benefits of supported shooting techniques for improving accuracy at longer distances, referencing real-world incidents to underscore these principles.

This video provides an expert analysis of HR 7166, a federal bill that proposes significant restrictions on online ammunition sales and mandates reporting for bulk purchases. Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, critically examines the bill's potential impact on law-abiding gun owners, competitive shooters, and the overall cost of ammunition, highlighting concerns about an de facto ammunition registry.

This video explains California's Senate Bill 948, which proposes significant changes to the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) requirements. Expert instructor Ernie Medina details the shift from a 30-question test to a mandatory 8-hour in-person training course, including live-fire exercises, covering safe storage, suicide prevention, conflict resolution, and gun laws. The bill also addresses new residents' obligations and potential penalties.

This expert analysis from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, led by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina, breaks down the critical Duncan v. Bonta magazine capacity case heading to the Supreme Court. It details the case's history, the impact of the Bruen decision, and potential outcomes, highlighting the significance for gun rights nationwide. The discussion emphasizes the legal precedent being set and the anticipation surrounding the Supreme Court's final ruling.

This expert guide from Ernie Medina, Chief Instructor at Tap Rack Bang, LLC, demonstrates the critical difference in draw times between carrying a firearm with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) versus an empty chamber. Using a shot timer, Medina shows that chambered carry yields a significantly faster first shot, a crucial advantage in a self-defense scenario. The guide also debunks the myth of 'Israeli Carry' as a tactical choice, explaining its historical context and emphasizes the safety of modern striker-fired pistols.

This video explains the Baird v. Bonta case, a 9th Circuit Court decision concerning California's open carry ban. While an initial ruling found the ban unconstitutional, the state appealed, leading to an en banc review by 13 judges. The current stay means open carry remains illegal in California. Expert Ernie Medina provides insights into the legal process and potential impacts on concealed carry permits.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, emphasizes maximizing range training through dynamic drills. It covers utilizing outdoor ranges for varied target placement, shooting on the move, and employing cover. Key techniques include practicing transitions at unknown distances and implementing 'throttle control' to adjust rate of fire based on target engagement.

This video from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, led by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina, tests the ballistic performance of soft body armor that expired in 2006. Despite its age, the ABA Xtreme Armor vest, manufactured in 2001, demonstrated a surprising ability to stop initial handgun rounds. However, repeated impacts in a tight grouping eventually led to some projectile penetration, highlighting the degradation of materials over time. Medina advises that while expired armor may offer some residual protection, it should not be relied upon for primary duty use.

This guide, presented by Ernie Medina, Chief Instructor for Tap Rack Bang, offers four essential drills for shooters facing restrictive range rules that prohibit rapid fire or holster draws. These techniques focus on improving fundamental skills like target transitions, trigger control, recoil management, and emergency procedures, all within the constraints of a 'Fudd Range'. The drills are designed to enhance shooter proficiency without requiring advanced range setups.

This guide details the installation of the Overwatch Precision trigger system for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, as demonstrated by Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang. The kit replaces multiple components, not just the shoe, for a complete system upgrade. Installation requires slide disassembly and reassembly, with a note that optic removal is necessary for certain internal parts.

This video details the exceptionally restrictive CCW permit requirements in Contra Costa County, California, as explained by Ernie Medina, Chief Instructor at Tap Rack Bang, LLC. The county prohibits most functional firearm modifications, including aftermarket slides, trigger work, and certain sights like red dots. Specific firearm types, such as Single-Action Only models like the 1911, are banned, and there are strict limits on caliber, barrel length, and firearm capacity. Holsters must be rigid and worn on the hip. Medina encourages residents to advocate for policy changes.

Ernie Medina, Chief Instructor at Tap Rack Bang, provides first impressions of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal. He highlights its addition to the California roster, compares its metal frame to polymer versions emphasizing increased mass and stability, and discusses its aggressive grip texture. Medina notes the optics-ready slide but the need for suppressor-height sights for co-witnessing and plans to upgrade sights and add a red dot.