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 | Feb 18, 2026 | For New Shooters, How To, News & Updates, Training Classes
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...
by Chris Liles | Dec 15, 2025 | For New Shooters, News & Updates, Training Classes
I recently posted an interview with Dan from Ammo Squared while attending the GOA event, and it was great to finally put a face to a company I’ve been recommending to my students for over a year now. One of the biggest complaints I hear in training classes is, “Ammo...
by Chris Liles | Nov 3, 2025 | For New Shooters, How To, News & Updates, Training Classes
Home defense is a serious concern for most Americans…even more so with the decrease in officers on the job, increase in prison releases, and overall violence in general that we’re seeing. But there are myths about home defense—dangerous myths—that just won’t die that...
by Chris Liles | Aug 26, 2025 | For New Shooters, Gear, News & Updates, Training Classes
Few questions spark more debate among gun owners than this one: “What’s the best caliber for self-defense?” The truth? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The right defensive caliber depends on a mix of stopping power, recoil control, magazine capacity, and—most...
