Ranch TX Tactical Training: Inside FOG’s Breaching & CQB Workup at Dilley, Texas (2026)
Watch: FOG’s Breaching Workup at The Ranch TX
Ranch TX tactical training just got a tier-1 spotlight. In a new episode of Max Gain, Persistent Systems rolled into The Ranch in Dilley, Texas, to film Forward Observations Group (FOG) running an advanced breaching and close-quarters battle (CQB) workup — explosive entries, hostage-rescue problems, and the kind of rapid decision-making that only happens when the shooting starts moving.
The footage is a clean look at how experienced operators actually train: fast, loud, and unforgiving. It is also a reminder that the facility behind the camera — Ranch TX — is one of the most capable private training venues in the country, and a featured sponsor of the 100 Days of Silence giveaway running on our sister site, PopularSuppressors.com.
Press play, then read on for what the workup involved, why the venue matters, and how you can train there yourself.
Ranch TX Tactical Training: A Tier-1 Destination in South Texas
Ranch TX tactical training takes place on a 300-acre campus roughly an hour south of San Antonio. The site was purpose-built for elite instruction, scenario-based reps, and professional content production, and it serves military units, federal agencies, law enforcement teams, private security professionals, and advanced civilian students.
What sets the venue apart is scale. The breaching workup in the FOG video unfolds inside the largest commercial live-fire shoot house in the United States — an 11,000-square-foot structure engineered for explosive breaching, force-on-force, and dynamic mission rehearsals with live rounds. That is the centerpiece of the Ranch TX tactical training footprint, but it is far from the whole picture.
| Facility | What It Enables |
|---|---|
| 11,000 sq. ft. live-fire shoot house | Explosive breaching, CQB, and force-on-force with live rounds |
| 14 firearm ranges + 700-yard SPR tower | Pistol to precision rifle, sniper and DM overwatch work |
| 175,000 sq. ft. urban training area | Multi-level structures, rooftops, and breaching entry points |
| Breaching campus | Mechanical, ballistic, and explosive breaching stations with BTI doors |
| High-speed & off-road driving courses | Pursuit, evasive, convoy, and counter-ambush mobility |
| ½-mile STOL airstrip + helipad | Air-to-ground integration, insertions, and extractions |
Add a dedicated explosives area, multimedia classrooms, a 20-space K9 kennel, bunkhouse lodging, and on-site dining, and Ranch TX functions less like a range and more like a self-contained operational environment.
Inside the Breaching & CQB Workup
Persistent Systems builds the Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET) and the MPU5 radio that ride on a lot of professional gear. The teams in this episode were already experienced Wave Relay and MPU5 users, so the workup skipped the basics and went straight to advanced sustainment: explosive breaches stacked back-to-back, dynamic CQB runs, and hostage-rescue scenarios where communication and speed decide the outcome.
The throughline is that comms are a weapon system. When formations move through walls, stairwells, and breach points, line-of-sight radios break. A self-healing mesh keeps voice, position, and video flowing while the geometry changes — which is exactly the problem set this Ranch TX tactical training environment is designed to stress.
This is not the only Dilley footage worth watching, either. Persistent Systems also filmed a CQB breaching course with BORTAC at the same facility — more evidence that The Ranch has become a go-to stage for serious breaching reps.
Ranch TX and the 100 Days of Silence
Ranch TX is a featured sponsor of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence, the largest suppressor giveaway in history, running daily through July 25, 2026 on PopularSuppressors.com. The Ranch did not just lend its name — it put training on the prize table.
On the launch day, the 1st Morning of Silence paired a Tactical Rifle Course at The Ranch TX with a BANISH 30 Gold suppressor. Weeks later, the 43rd Day of Silence featured a Ranch TX 1-Day Tactical Medical & Trauma Response Course covering hemorrhage control, tourniquet use, and casualty movement. Both prizes turn a giveaway entry into real Ranch TX tactical training seats.
It is a fitting pairing. As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp on suppressors is gone, so more shooters than ever are running cans — and more of them want the training to use suppressed hosts well.
More BAM Videos: The Ranch on Film
The FOG workup is the latest in a run of Ranch-connected video our network has highlighted. If you want the fuller picture, these are worth your time:
- Cost of Silence (Freedom’s Lodge): a survivor-led short film, shot at Ranch TX, that is changing how law enforcement trains on human trafficking.
- The shoot house, ranges, and SPR tower: The Ranch’s own walkthroughs of its live-fire shoot house and 700-yard precision tower show the same spaces FOG used in the breaching workup.
- High-speed and off-road driving: the venue’s vehicle mobility tracks round out a campus that covers far more than marksmanship.
One clip embedded below gives you a quick feel for the facilities before you commit to a class.
Training Opportunities at Ranch TX
You do not need a badge or a unit patch to train here. Ranch TX runs open-enrollment classes for U.S. citizens alongside its military, federal, and law enforcement programs, so dedicated civilians can book serious instruction in a professional environment.
Course paths available through the venue include:
- Tactical & CQB: carbine, pistol, and close-quarters work in the live-fire shoot house and urban area.
- Precision rifle: long-range progressions out to 700 yards from the SPR tower.
- Vehicle mobility: high-speed, evasive, and off-road driving on two purpose-built tracks.
- Executive Protection Academy: a structured path for the close-protection profession.
- Medical & trauma response: the same course family featured in the 100 Days of Silence prize stack.
- Law enforcement, firefighter, and K9 programs: agency-level training with on-site lodging and dining for multi-day cycles.
Open-enrollment dates and registration live on the Ranch TX class schedule, and private courses or facility rentals can be arranged directly through the team. For most shooters, a single weekend of Ranch TX tactical training will reset what they think a range day can be.
Ranch TX Tactical Training FAQ
Where is Ranch TX located?
Ranch TX is a 300-acre tactical training facility at 10700 S. IH-35, Dilley, Texas — about one hour south of San Antonio.
Can civilians attend Ranch TX tactical training?
Yes. The Ranch offers open-enrollment courses for U.S. citizens in addition to its military, federal, and law enforcement programs. Check the official events page for the current schedule.
What was filmed in the FOG breaching video?
Persistent Systems filmed Forward Observations Group running an advanced breaching and CQB workup — explosive entries, hostage-rescue scenarios, and rapid decision-making — using Wave Relay and MPU5 communications.
How is Ranch TX connected to the 100 Days of Silence?
Ranch TX is a featured sponsor and put two training prizes on the board: a Day 1 Tactical Rifle Course paired with a BANISH 30 Gold, and a Day 43 Tactical Medical Course. Enter daily at PopularSuppressors.com through July 25, 2026.
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