TAC-1 Ranking
Personal Growth & Recognition
Our Philosophy
Martial Mindset
Martial Arts is a systemic practice of combat often used in military, law enforcement and self-defense. In American culture one of the most widely used tools for armed combat is firearms. Therefore, shooting for personal defense must be categorized as Martial Arts. TAC-1's philosophy is to train technique, develop knowledge and derive higher personal image to survive violent encounters. TAC-1's training foundation can be found in its Combat Triad which includes all three areas as it's pillar of combat doctrine.
Methods
Testing & Certification
TAC-1 Student Ranking is based upon the student's performance in Pistol-II(D) (Examination and Certification) shooting course. Students are classified as Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert or Master depending on the final score of the test. A student must score a satisfying score to receive TAC-1 Pistol Certification.
The First Rank
White Belt
White/Gray Belts are awarded to students interested in pursuing a mid to long term goal at TAC-1. White/Gray Belts are awarded to those who participated in TAC-1 Examination and Certification Course Pistol-II(D) and scored a minimum of Marksman. (70%)
No long gun classes needed.
The First Color
Blue Belt
Blue Belts are awarded to those who participated in TAC-1 Examination and Certification Course Pistol-2(D) and scored a minimum of Sharpshooter (85%).
Must demonstrated their dedication to the art, regular class attendance, leadership, ethical personal character, sufficient weapon proficiency and...
Achieved all passing scores in P1 and P2 Module.
No long gun classes needed.
* Promoted
Blue Belt holders
Matt Kanin (7/17)
Asim Rasheed (7/17)
Rick Ravenell (7/17)*
Mike Steinwender (7/17)
Gio Cuarez (10/17)
Jonathan Perez (10/17)
Doug Biggs (4/18)
Eduardo Bravo (4/18)
Nathan Mitchell (4/18)*
Shinsuke Todoroki (4/18)*
Ed Hofina (8/18)
Angel Granado (12/18)
Michael Albrecht (12/18)
Matt Figueroa (12/18)
Daniel Jose (10/19)
James Park (10/19)*
Hans Hagy (10/20)
Chris Gonzalez (10/20)
Billy Greff (10/20)
Gio Alora (10/20)
Tim Ashjian (10/20)
Adam Culbertson (10/20)
Jon Caldito (10/20)
Cornea Andrea (10/20)
Mullican William (10/20)
The First Distinguished Color
Purple Belt
Purple Belts are awarded to those who participated in TAC-1 Examination and Certification Course Pistol-2(D) and scored a minimum of Expert (90%)
and...
Demonstrate their dedication to the art, regular class attendance, leadership, ethical personal character, superior weapon proficiency
and...
Achieved all passing scores in P1 modules. 85 percentile in P2 & P3
and...
Must achieve 90% or higher on the TAC-1 Manipulation Test
and...
* Promoted
Purple Belt holders
Raymond Pineda (7/17)
Erich Reinhart (7/17)
Michael Snow (7/17)
Lance Wisdom (7/17)*
Karyn Weir (7/17)
Jason Stulbaum (10/17)
Louis Brayer (12/18)
Rick Ravenell (10/19)*
Jimmy Park (10/20)
Nate Mitchell (10/20)
Shinsuke Todoroki (10/20)
Senior Color
Brown Belt
Brown Belts are awarded to those who participated in TAC-1 Examination and Certification Course Pistol-2(D) and scored a minimum of MASTER (95%) overall.
Achieved all passing scores in P1 modules. 90 percentile in P2 & P3
Demonstrated their dedication to the art, regular class attendance, leadership, ethical personal character, superior weapon proficiency and...
Must have achieved 92% or higher on the TAC-1 Pistol Manipulation Test
Shotgun-III and Carbine-III classes with minimum score of 90%.
* Promoted
Brown Belt holders
Oscar Acencio (7/17)
Paul Luna Jr. (7/17)
David Shaw (7/17)
Chris Weir (7/17) *
Sean Hensley (8/18)
Lance Wisdom (12/18)
Rick Ravenell (10/19)
Color of Honor
Black Belt
Black Belts are awarded to those who participated in TAC-1 Examination and Certification Course Pistol-2(D) and scored a minimum of MASTER AT 98% or higher overall.
Achieved all passing scores in P1. 95 percentile in P2 & P3
Must achieve 95% or higher on the TAC-1 Manipulation Test
Shotgun-III and Carbine-III classes with minimum score of 95%.
Black Belt holder
Chris Weir (12/18)