4 Drills You Can Do at Any Range (Even With Strict Rules)

Published on January 15, 2026
Duration: 8:16

This video from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, led by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina, presents four essential drills designed for shooters facing restrictive range rules, often termed 'Fudd ranges.' These drills focus on improving fundamental skills like target transitions, trigger reset, safe firearm handling from a table, and emergency reloads/malfunction clearing, all within the constraints of limited rapid fire or holster use. Medina emphasizes achieving specific performance benchmarks, such as transition times between target zones.

Quick Summary

Tap Rack Bang, LLC's Chief Instructor Ernie Medina presents four drills for restricted 'Fudd ranges': 1. Target Transitions (0.25-0.5s goal), 2. Racing Back to the Wall (trigger reset), 3. Load to Fire (simulated defense), and 4. Reloading/Malfunctions. These improve skills within strict range rules.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 'Fudd Ranges'
  2. 01:18Drill 1: Target Transitions
  3. 03:32Drill 2: Racing Back to the Wall
  4. 04:34Drill 3: Load to Fire
  5. 06:13Drill 4: Reloading and Malfunctions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'Fudd ranges' and how can I train effectively there?

'Fudd ranges' are shooting facilities with strict rules limiting rapid fire and holster draws. Tap Rack Bang's Chief Instructor Ernie Medina suggests four drills: target transitions, trigger reset practice, load-to-fire drills from a table, and reloading/malfunction clearing, all adaptable to these constraints.

How can I improve my target transition speed on a single silhouette?

According to Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, focus on recoil management to settle sights on the next target zone (e.g., chest to head) immediately. Aim for transition times between 0.25 and 0.5 seconds for optimal performance.

What is the 'Racing Back to the Wall' drill?

This drill emphasizes trigger control and reset. After firing, the shooter resets the trigger to the 'wall' during the recoil cycle, preparing for the next shot without actually firing rapidly, thus improving control and accuracy.

How do I practice home defense scenarios at a restricted range?

The 'Load to Fire' drill simulates a home defense situation. It involves picking up an unloaded gun and a separate magazine from a table, loading, chambering a round, and firing a single accurate shot, all within range limitations.

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