Every Round Counts | Hit Accountability + Better Target Pasting

This video by Tap Rack Bang, LLC, explains the concept of 'throttle control' in firearm training, drawing parallels between competitive shooting (USPSA) and defensive scenarios. It details how different target types and scoring zones influence the shooter's rate of fire and accuracy requirements. The instructor demonstrates how to adapt shooting speed based on target presentation, cover, and the presence of non-threats, emphasizing that competitive target engagement strategies have direct validity in enhancing defensive shooting capabilities.

This guide, from expert firearms instructor Joel Park, details how to maximize indoor range training. It emphasizes focusing on fundamental marksmanship and reactive shooting drills due to the limitations of target transitions in single-lane setups. The guide contrasts dry fire and live fire roles, recommending dry fire for practicing complex transitions and sight tracking at home, while live fire should focus on core marksmanship and basic drills. Specific strategies for simulating depth and practicing dot awareness during transitions are provided.

This video emphasizes the importance of high-accountability shooting, focusing on achieving 100% accuracy (all Alpha hits) even when shooting rapidly. Lucas Botkin, an experienced instructor, demonstrates a drill using USPSA targets to push shooters beyond their comfort zone and refine their marksmanship under pressure. The drill is presented as a crucial component for a fuller understanding of training effectiveness, applicable beyond competitive shooting.

This video explores the effectiveness of point shooting at various distances, from 7 to 25 yards, by comparing accuracy and speed with and without firearm sights. The instructor, Alyssa Seymour, aims to identify personal limits for point shooting and highlight the tendency to over-confirm with sights, especially at closer ranges. The drill emphasizes becoming more target-focused and understanding the balance between speed and accuracy.

This YouTube video offers free dry fire targets, accessible through a provided link. The description highlights a specific product page for an 18-pack of USPSA targets designed for dry fire practice. Viewers can find the full video content at a separate YouTube link. The giveaway aims to promote practice and skill development for firearm enthusiasts.

This video details several competitive shooting drills from the 'Dirty Kid Top Shot' series, focusing on rifle engagement. Key drills include the 'El Presidente' drill requiring quick target transitions and a 'Mosamb Beek' headshot, and a plate rack challenge. The participants showcase various rifle setups, including a Sig Sauer LT and a Knights Armament SR-15, and discuss performance metrics like time and hit factor. The content emphasizes speed, accuracy, and strategic reloading under pressure, offering insights for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to improve their competitive skills.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina and Firearms Trainer Brendon Arbolon of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details the two main AR-15 configurations for California compliance: Featureless and Fixed Magazine. Featureless builds prioritize standard functionality with legal grip and stock limitations, allowing higher capacity. Fixed Magazine builds allow traditional features but require breaking the action to reload and are limited to 10 rounds. The instructors offer insights into the operational trade-offs of each system.

This guide details a training drill for shooting with both eyes open, as demonstrated by a professional firearms instructor from Tap Rack Bang, LLC. It emphasizes maintaining peripheral vision and faster target acquisition in dynamic self-defense scenarios, contrasting it with static precision shooting. The drill involves using taped shooting glasses to train the brain to focus on the target while keeping both eyes open.

This expert-level guide from Tap Rack Bang, LLC focuses on the critical technique of establishing a proper grip immediately after a pistol reload to enable rapid and accurate follow-up shots. The instructor emphasizes that a poor grip can cause the firearm to settle high, hindering speed, while a correct grip ensures stability and quick target re-acquisition. This technique is vital for defensive handgun use and competitive shooting.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details crucial pre-attack indicators for civilian defenders. It covers recognizing attacker body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and behavioral cues. The instruction emphasizes situational awareness, the importance of disengagement, and discreetly pre-staging hands near a concealed firearm for improved readiness in potential confrontations.