The Barrax

Most shooting ranges teach you to hit stationary paper. The Barrax teaches you to move, react, and survive under pressure. Their simulation and live-fire programs put you in realistic scenarios—moving threats, split-second decisions, the chaos you actually need to handle.

Led by Eric Arnsberger, a former Weapons Instructor with Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), The Barrax combines military close-quarters battle training with civilian and law enforcement instruction. His approach: results-driven skill development focused on real-world readiness.

Traditional ranges don't prepare you for threats. The Barrax uses cutting-edge simulation to give you realistic reps at a fraction of ammo costs. More repetitions. Faster development. You build confidence in a controlled environment, then apply it with live fire.

"I thought I knew how to shoot—turns out, I just knew how to hit paper targets." — Colton McCormick

• •Simulation Training — Scenario-based drills that replicate active threats and defensive encounters. You develop quick responses, situational awareness, and confidence to act under pressure without burning expensive ammo.

• •Simunitions Training — Force-on-force engagement with non-lethal rounds. Real opponents. Dynamic movement. Team-based exercises. This bridges the gap between simulation and live fire where hesitation gets eliminated.

• •Live Fire Training — Apply fundamentals with real recoil and weapon handling. Structured drills. Expert coaching. Every round has a purpose.

• •Scenario Exercises — Muggings. Carjackings. Home invasions. Armed robberies. You don't rise to the occasion in a crisis—you fall to your lowest level of training. These workshops build the mental blueprint before it happens.

• •CCW Training — Legal concealed carry for Tennessee and 36 other states
• •Home Defense Training — Room clearing, cover usage, family safety planning
• •Women Only Defense Training — Real-world force differences and how to overcome them
• •Vehicle CQB — Fighting from behind the wheel when driving away isn't an option
• •Situational Awareness 101 — Spotting threats before they happen
• •Practical Emergency Care — Tourniquets, wound packing, controlling massive bleeding
• •Guns and Gear — Firearm maintenance, gear selection, loadout systems
• •Law Enforcement Weapons Training — De-escalation, distance management, responsible force
• •School Teacher Training — State-required training for armed educators
• •Church Security Training — Active threat response for places of worship
• •Security Professional Training — Threat detection and protective positioning
• •1-On-1 Training — Personalized instruction built around your specific goals

"Law enforcement training is good, but it only goes so far. Training at The Barrax gave me faster reaction times, improved accuracy on the move, and better situational awareness I carry with me on duty." — Officer Chris Delgado

"I never thought I'd feel comfortable holding a gun. Eric made the learning process safe, comfortable and surprisingly fun. Now I feel confident, capable, and ready." — Hannah Blake

You can't control when threats pop up. You can control how ready you are. Consistency beats occasional range trips—weekly training keeps your skills sharp and constantly improving. Simulation drills cost a fraction of live-fire practice while giving you more reps. Stay ready. Train with purpose.

The Barrax, Nashville — 4108 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 201 | (615) 913-9026 | [email protected]