TRB Cold Start Drill

This video debunks five dangerous firearm myths prevalent in social media and general discourse. It explains why warning shots and shooting to wound are ineffective and potentially lethal mistakes. The instructor also clarifies that caliber size isn't always paramount, people don't always drop when shot, and one should train to perform at their worst under stress.

This video demonstrates the 'tactical reload' technique, a method for reloading a firearm during a lull in combat while retaining partially loaded magazines. The instructor emphasizes maintaining a grip on the firearm, creating a pocket to remove the old magazine, and storing it in a secondary location to avoid interference. The technique is presented as a way to maintain readiness without expending partially loaded magazines.

This video details the proper technique for drawing a firearm from a holster and presenting it towards a threat. Key steps include correct holster positioning, acquiring a full grip, clearing the firearm, and immediately pointing it towards the target with the slide parallel to the ground. The instruction emphasizes bringing the support hand into play to stabilize the firearm and aligning sights or red dots efficiently for a quicker and more accurate shot.

This drill, the 'One Shot Exit Drill,' focuses on precise single shots followed by immediate movement to a new position. It emphasizes efficient target acquisition, recoil management, and visual transition. The instructor highlights common mistakes like focusing on recoil instead of the bullet's exit and tensing up during movement, advocating for relaxed shoulders and leg-driven stops. The drill progresses from one shot to two shots for application in multiple-shot scenarios.

This video argues that .22 LR is the top budget-friendly ammunition caliber to buy in 2026 due to its extreme affordability, minimal recoil, and versatility. It emphasizes that accuracy and the ability to train consistently are more critical than raw power for most shooters. The caliber's practicality extends to easier carrying, storage, and a wide variety of available firearms, making it ideal for consistent practice and long-term stockpiling.

This entry synthesizes Ben Stoeger's insights on standard shooting tests, emphasizing their role as tools for individual skill development rather than mere reward systems. Stoeger, an expert instructor, details the components of these tests, including position changes and complex engagement orders, explaining their purpose in preparing shooters for practical scenarios. He highlights performance expectations and differentiates competition shooting from real-world applications, stressing safety and effective practice as key for class participation.

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.