The State of TRB Training - May 2020, Orange County CA

This video, featuring Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, highlights the critical reasons why students choose in-person Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) training over online alternatives. Medina emphasizes the irreplaceable value of hands-on experience, direct instructor feedback, and live-fire practice, asserting that online-only courses dilute essential training standards. The content underscores TRB's commitment to high-quality, interactive firearms education.

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 YouTube video teaser from SOB TV focuses on the "Tap Rack Bang" (TRB) technique, specifically emphasizing "Placement." The description indicates it will illustrate the proper method and highlight its training advantage. While the specific firearm is not mentioned, the title and description strongly suggest content related to defensive pistol manipulation and training.

This video announces the expansion of "TRB" (likely a firearms training or manufacturer organization) into Arizona. The description emphasizes a philosophy of consistent and rigorous training: "TRAIN HARD | TRAIN OFTEN | TRAIN TRB". While specific firearms or calibers are not mentioned, the title and description strongly suggest content related to firearms training, skill development, and potentially a new operational presence for TRB in Arizona.

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.