Our goal is to stand out by raising the standard.
What sets TRB apart from the rest
Tap Rack Bang was founded on a simple belief: firearms training should prepare you for the realities of self-defense, not just help you pass a qualification or make you feel content. Too often, training is either overly simplistic or focused on unrealistic theatrics that fail to develop practical, life-saving skills. Our mission is to bridge that gap.
Founded by Marine Captain and U.S. Naval Academy graduate Ernie Medina, Tap Rack Bang is built on more than 30 years of combined experience training both United States Marines and responsible armed citizens. That experience forms the foundation of every drill, every lesson and every course we teach.
Firearms instruction is our profession and our passion. Whether you're purchasing your first firearm, obtaining your CCW permit or looking to advance your skills, our goal is the same: training that prepares you for the situations you hope you never face, but need to be ready for if you do.
No gimmicks. No ego.
Just professional instruction designed to help you protect yourself and the people you love.
We provide a premier 10-acre range in Arizona, built for shooters, instructors, law enforcement, competitive events and industry partners who need room to train, create and showcase products without the limits of a traditional range.
This outdoor range supports dynamic training, advanced firearms instruction, night vision and low-light work, content creation and real-world shooting in a professional environment. Our goal is a place where quality companies and serious shooters can come together to train, collaborate and push the industry forward.
Our instructors bring over 30 combined years of training U.S. Marines, law enforcement and civilians. This isn't a hobby. You learn from professionals who do this full time, not weekend enthusiasts.
No range theatrics. No square-range busywork. We build the skills that matter when it counts: situational awareness, drawing from concealment and a deliberate counter-offensive using your wits, your body and your firearm.
We've spent years separating passing fads from the tools that actually hold up. We'll guide you to the holster, handgun and gear that perform under pressure, so you spend your money once, not three times.
Find a class that fits where you are, or meet the instructors who'll get you there.