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 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.
Instruction from Ernie Medina, Chief Instructor at Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details California's AB 1263, which significantly restricts the online sale and shipment of firearm parts and accessories. The law mandates strict age verification (21+), personal ID checks for buyers, and requires packages to be shipped to the ID address with the buyer personally signing for delivery. Medina critically assesses the law's broad definitions and predicts negative market impacts for California consumers and businesses.
This video provides a critical update on California's AB1078 law, detailing significant changes to firearm purchase limits and Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) regulations. Chief Instructor Ernie Medina explains the shift from 'one gun a month' to three firearms in 30 days, new requirements for non-resident CCW permits, and expanded grounds for permit revocation. The law also allows authorities to review social media for 'good moral character' assessments and clarifies prohibited carry locations on public transit.
Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC emphasizes the critical importance of in-person CCW training. Students overwhelmingly prefer it for the invaluable instructor experience, hands-on learning, immediate Q&A, and crucial live-fire guidance, which online courses often lack. TRB maintains a principled stance against online-only training, prioritizing quality and personal interaction.
This video from TRB Training addresses the difficulties of purchasing firearms and ammunition in California in 2020. Lead instructor Ernie Medina breaks down the current challenges, explains the reasons behind them, and suggests potential workarounds for gun and ammo acquisition in the state. The content aims to inform viewers about the landscape of firearm ownership and availability in California.
This video from Tap Rack Bang Training in Orange County, CA features lead instructor Ernie Medina discussing and comparing the Isosceles and Weaver shooting stances. Medina offers his professional opinion on which stance might be best suited for individual shooters, emphasizing the importance of personalized training. The description includes links to the TRB Training website, store, social media, and Yelp page, encouraging viewers to "Train hard. Train often. TRAIN TRB!"
This video features Ernie Medina, owner of Tap Rack Bang Training in Orange County, CA, discussing the current state of their firearms training programs in May 2020. He provides an update on what training is still being offered and what services are available amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders in Southern California. The description encourages viewers to "Train hard. Train often. TRAIN TRB!" and includes links to the TRB Training website, store, map location, Instagram, and Yelp page.
This video demonstrates dry fire drills for firearms training during COVID-19 lockdowns. Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang Training showcases exercises that can be performed at home, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice even with social distancing measures in place. The video also highlights the Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System as a tool to enhance skills, noting that both the Mantis X and X10 are on sale. The content aims to keep trainees engaged and improving their marksmanship despite restrictions.
This video explains the benefits of shooting with both eyes open, especially for dynamic self-defense scenarios. It contrasts this with traditional one-eye-closed precision shooting, highlighting how both eyes open enhances target acquisition speed and maintains peripheral vision for better situational awareness. A training drill using taped glasses is introduced to help the brain adapt.
This video features Ernie Medina, head instructor and owner of Tap Rack Bang Training, demonstrating the proper technique for shooting a handgun while simultaneously holding and utilizing a flashlight. The instruction covers essential manipulations, including reloading, while maintaining effective firearm control with the flashlight. The video emphasizes consistent and dedicated training for improved proficiency.
Ernie Medina, Head Instructor at TRB Training in Orange County, CA, presents 'The Challenge Drill' in three phases. This instructional video focuses on proactively challenging potential threats before resorting to drawing a firearm. It also covers essential safety protocols for navigating legal repercussions if force is used and addresses the considerations for firing rounds as a last resort.
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