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Suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs: Understanding the ATF’s New NFA Policy
Effective October 9, 2026 — Based on the ATF Open Letter The ATF has announced a major change in how it handles certain firearms and firearm accessories covered by the National Firearms Act (NFA). Because Congress reduced the federal tax on certain NFA items to $0,...
Is Your Permit Enough?
Why Your Training Shouldn’t Stop There Getting your permit—or understanding your legal ability to carry—is an important step, but it is not the same thing as being prepared to carry and fight with your firearm. A permit class is designed to provide a foundation and...
The Gear I Trust Now: Lessons from the Range
When people begin taking firearms training more seriously, one of the first questions they ask is, "What gear do I really need?" The good news is that you don't need to buy every piece of tactical equipment you see online. The key is investing in quality gear that is...
What Instructors CAN (and CAN’T) See & Do with SC CWP
Recent changes to South Carolina’s concealed weapon permit application system have created a wave of questions from students and permit holders alike. The process for new applications, renewals, and replacements has shifted to a more centralized online system,...
FFP vs SFP with Rifle Optics
What’s up everybody, one of the questions that comes up all the time when people start getting into LPVOs and rifle optics is whether they should go with a First Focal Plane (FFP) or Second Focal Plane (SFP) optic. Like most things in the firearms world, there’s no...
From the Thunder .380 to the BAR-15: Bersa’s Evolution on Display at GOA 2025
At GOA 2025, I had the opportunity to sit down with Raphael from Bersa to talk about some of the company’s latest firearms and the legacy behind the brand. For those who may not know, Bersa has been manufacturing firearms in Argentina since 1958, giving them nearly 70...
Hands-On With the SAR 9 SOCOM Compact
While attending the GOALS event, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the team from SAR USA and get hands-on with one of their standout pistols, the SAR 9 SOCOM Compact. I had the chance to shoot the pistol on the range, and I have to say it immediately...
SLED Updates the CWP Process: What South Carolina Gun Owners Need to Know
When we launched the first episode of the Red Suit Report, it wasn’t exactly under the circumstances we expected. But thanks to recent changes by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), we had an important update to cover right away. SLED has officially...
Appendix Carry for Bigger Guys: Why Fit and Design Actually Matter
Finding a comfortable appendix carry holster as a bigger guy can be frustrating. I know that firsthand. For a long time, I tried forcing gear to work that clearly wasn’t designed for my body type. Most appendix holsters I tested constantly dug in, rode too high, or...
Inside the Mantis: Training Smarter Without Burning Ammo
I had the chance to catch up with Grant to talk about what they’ve been working on and why their products have become such a staple in our training ecosystem at South Carolina Gun School. If you’re looking for ways to maximize training while saving money on ammo,...
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