by Chris Liles | Aug 17, 2026 | For New Shooters, How To, News & Updates, Training Classes
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...
by Chris Liles | Jul 16, 2026 | For New Shooters, Gear, How To, News & Updates, Reviews, Training Classes
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...
by Chris Liles | May 7, 2026 | For New Shooters, Gear, How To, News & Updates
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,...
by Chris Liles | May 7, 2026 | For New Shooters, Gear, News & Updates, Reviews
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...
by Chris Liles | Mar 15, 2026 | For New Shooters, Gear, News & Updates, Reviews
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...
