Civilian Training
At Tap Rack Ready LLC, we take tremendous pride in training our neighbors, local citizens, and American patriots. We are honored to serve you and thankful for those who choose us to help elevate their tactics and skillsets beyond the beginner level.
Our civilian courses are Combat Performance based, not picking a firearm up from a table, shooting, and placing it back down. We train you how to fight with your Every Day Carry set up in some courses and Combat Performance Courses while wearing kit/ gear in others.
What makes our training different than most other venues is that we build confidence in our students by teaching them how to fight intelligently but aggressively to defend themselves and others, pressing threats, overwhelming threats with the use of tactics and knowledge, triaging wounded, and being able to give advanced first aid to yourself and or others. It's an entire package of training.
Our training courses start off slow and build skillsets from the ground up. It's a crawl, walk, run philosophy. We do not want you to feel overwhelmed or intimidated to join us. We take pride in seeing our students learn and develop into performance proven shooters and tacticians who can take the training they have received back into the real world with confidence knowing they can protect themselves and others from any kind of threat that may present itself, or to simply treat the wounded.
Our civilian training pathway begins at two entry points. Level 0 and Level 1. We do this to build a performance based foundation and understanding of our program. We know we will have students join us who can shoot, but understanding our philosophy, command cadence, safety and range rules takes time. We are also nearly certain you will still learn something new and can build on it.
We like to start everyone on the same level and build up. Safety is not a talking point here — it is the foundation of everything we do. Before performance, before speed, before complexity — there is discipline. To ensure this standard is upheld, all civilian students must start at one of these two levels.
By building from the ground up, we create shooters and tacticians who are not only capable — but composed, safe, and disciplined during a crisis and while under extreme levels of stress that real world events present.
Begin Your Training Path
Serious training starts with a decision only you make.
Whether you are new to firearms or ready to elevate your performance, your first step is structured entry into the Tap Rack Ready system.
We do not allow random placement into advanced courses.
We protect the standard.
We protect the safety of every student.
Combat Performance Courses (Holster and magazines on belt)
(CIV-BTFC) Level 0 – Beginner Tactical Firearms (A good step after a CCW course)
Start here if:
• You are newer to firearms with little experience.
• You have limited live-fire experience
• You have never trained under structured command cadence
• You want to build proper habits from the beginning
Level Zero builds discipline and understanding before speed.
(CIV-BTPC) or (CIV-BTRC) Level 1 – Basic Tactical Pistol or Rifle (2 different courses)
You may begin at Level 1 if:
• You are already confident in safe firearm handling
• You can safely draw from a holster (pistol track)
• You understand muzzle discipline and trigger control
• You have previous structured training
All Level 1 placements are subject to review.
Safety and standards determine placement — not ego.
Progression Pipeline:
*If you have no experience drawing a firearm from a holster in kit, start at level zero*
LEVEL 0 Beginner Tactical Firearms
LEVEL 1 Basic Tactical Pistol / Rifle
LEVEL 2 Advanced Tactical Firearms Pistol and Rifle
LEVEL 3 (CIV-AT4) Advanced Tactical Close Combat Confidence Course
STANDARDS QUALIFICATION (Pass / Fail – Earned Recognition)
Courses
Structured progression builds confidence. Standards build capability
THE FOUNDATION
(CIV-BTPC) LEVEL 0 - Beginner Tactical Pistol Course | 1-Day
This course is designed for new shooters or those without formal tactical instruction.
The course is split between classroom and range. Students learn:
* Tactical Medicine
* Real world threat environment
* Why we train and maintain what we've trained
* Gear selection, how to place it and use it
* Firearms safety fundamentals
* Range rules & command cadence
* Safe holster work
* Proper grip, stance, and sight management
* Safe loading, unloading, and malfunction awareness
* Malfunction drills
* Weapon Maintenance
Before speed, before tactics — there is discipline.
(CIV-BTPC) LEVEL 1 Basic Tactical Pistol Course | 1-Day
Introduction to defensive pistol performance.
• Holster work
• Recoil management
• Controlled pairs
• Movement fundamentals
• Accountability under timed drills
(CIV-BTRC) Basic Tactical Rifle Course | 1-Day
Foundational rifle manipulation and movement.
• Sling management
• Positional shooting
• Target transitions
• Optics integration
• Safe rifle handling under cadence
(CIV-ATPC) LEVEL 2 Advanced Tactical Pistol Course | 1-Day Integration and stress application. Students begin combining pistol and rifle skills under:
• Movement-based problem solving
• Timed evolutions
• Performance accountability
• Decision-making under pressure
This is where composure becomes visible.
(CIV-ATCAC) ADVANCED TACTICAL COMBAT APPLICATION COURSE | 1-Day
Our highest civilian performance course.
• Counter-ambush principles
• Fighting around vehicles
• Threshold & doorway assessments
• Exterior vs. interior engagement considerations
• Leadership mindset under stress
This course is restricted to qualified students only.
STANDARDS QUALIFICATION Twice per year, eligible students may attempt Standards Qualification. This is a pass/fail evaluation measuring:
• Accuracy
• Accountability
• Composure
• Decision-making under stress
Performance is earned — never granted.
ACTIVE ATTACKER RESPONSE & CONSULTATION
Tap Rack Ready LLC also provides preparedness training and consultation for:
• Churches
• Schools
• Businesses
• Community organizations
We assist in building response protocols, defensive planning, and mindset preparation rooted in real-world experience.
Contact Tap Rack Ready LLC
➤ Apply for Training
Submit your training application for review and placement. Tab located at top of page
➤ Join the Waitlist
Our courses fill quickly. Join the waitlist to secure priority access to upcoming training dates. Tab located at top of page.
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