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02/12/2026

Again, a fun night for a great cause.

Those of you in Connecticut may have seen stickers on people's cars that say CCDL. I don't know if you know what it stands for, and what THEY stand for.

CCDL = Connecticut Citizens Defense League

With a stand for is preserving gun rights specifically here in Connecticut. They are what the NRA should be, and they do it locally. They are actively and constantly fighting against unconstitutional and nonsensical firearm laws.

There is currently a big battle ramping up again due to a proposed bill that essentially bans some extremely popular handguns. Why? I haven't read the content but I feel confident in assuming that it is because they are popular. It doesn't mean they are more dangerous than any other pistol; just more popular. The popularity alone means statistically that those fi****ms are more misused (a.k.a. for crime) than others.

Perhaps I should read the bill and educate myself more.

02/12/2026

This seems like it could be a really nice gift for a fi****ms instructor or someone somehow connected to fi****ms. Like an award.

The Masterpiece of Shadow and Light True luxury is found in the details that cannot be replicated by a machine. The Matte Black edition represents the most daring expression of our craft by blending the transparent purity of Bohemian crystal with a hand-finished and high-texture grip. This piece is....

02/07/2026

Up early, having coffee, and continuing to prep for my class tomorrow!

Something very common in the basics classes I've been teaching is students coming away being surprised at how complex fi****ms are, maintaining them, and learning how to use them. There's a surprising amount of variables in just the act of holding it, aiming it, and pulling (pressing} the trigger.

The class coming up tomorrow is self-defense firearm basics. I think people are going to come away from this class surprised at the amount of information. And, it's still a basics class!

*Also featured here is one of my favorite hats. *

01/28/2026

Some FREE ONLINE CLASSES!

Class information:
• Length – 3 hours
• Member limit – 8 per class
• Prerequisites – None other than a reliable computer and decent Internet connection.

• Dates and times so far:
o Saturday 01/31/26 from 8 to 11 AM. Registration: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/fi****ms-training/instructors/connecticut-instructors/de-vaughn-long-3606995/class-bristol-ct-cchdf-2-self-defense-firearm-basics-eabd5/

o Sunday 02/08/26 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Registration: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/fi****ms-training/instructors/connecticut-instructors/de-vaughn-long-3606995/class-bristol-ct-cchdf-2-self-defense-firearm-basics-f606e/

o Sunday 02/15/26 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Registration: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/fi****ms-training/instructors/connecticut-instructors/de-vaughn-long-3606995/class-bristol-ct-cchdf-2-self-defense-firearm-basics-5292d/

01/22/2026

Let's do some classes!

I'm going to offer a couple of different online classes (FREE) over the next few weeks.
+ Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
+ Self-Defense Firearm Basics

Each class will be about 3 hours long.
Did I mention for free??

Since these will be online, it doesn't matter where you are in the U.S.!

I will create class registration links and share them, but if you're interested to join, reach out!

01/19/2026

Trevor DeGroote and Prepared To Prevail (PTP Solutions) presented an opportunity to be on a podcast and I jumped on it! It's about everyday concealed carry, for beginners. If you are looking to get started in concealed carry, check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZOwdbKar80

Thank you to Trevor for the opportunity and the work to put it together. I appreciate it, and the work you're doing to gather and present information. It was a fun experience, too!

For more that Trevor and Prepared To Prevail has to offer, check out their website: https://www.preparedtoprevail.com/
You can find a small but growing list of podcasts episodes from their website by seeing the Education section and clicking its "More Info" button.

In this conversation, De Vaughn Long shares his insights on concealed carry training, emphasizing the importance of understanding state laws, ethical conside...

01/15/2026

Jerry is a celebrity in the world of shooting sports. If you know how hard it is to shoot consistently accurately, and doing it with a double-action revolver, you can appreciate this.
Oh, and do it with world-record speed.

01/13/2026

Hi everyone! I'm still here!

It has been hard to prioritize training and this page due to the everyday life stuff and that training is not my main job. But I'm still here and love to do classes!

12/27/2025

That's impressive shooting in my book. If it were a semi auto, it would be far less impressive (but still better than me).

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/27/2025

Concealed carry cargo shorts?

These concealed carry shorts featuring the most comfortable holster for CCW made with durable 1000D Cordura nylon for easy EDC

12/21/2025

If you carry a pistol, should you carry a spare magazine?

Many people do and many don't. Think hard about why you might want to or not. One person told me "If I can't hit 'em in 10 [shots], I won't hit 'em in 20." So no reason to carry a spare. Ok. I see the logic in that.

Carrying a spare or two is inconvenient! They aren't as bulky as a firearm but it's one more thing to carry, conceal, and consider, whatever you're doing. Besides, there are numerous other things you could carry (or not) to be prepared (or not) for whatever life throws at you.

No one is walking around trying to be prepared for an epic movie-style gunfight. It's not going to be one person against a whole gang or criminal organization. A firefight is only going to last a few seconds anyway. So why carry at least one spare?

Remember that carrying AT ALL is to attempt to be prepared IF the one thing we hope NEVER happens, does. And IF it happens, having a firearm is no good unless you've trained. Training with your firearm needs to include "what if it malfunctions" actions. If it won't fire, are you going to throw it at the attacker? Wouldn't it be better if it worked?

If you have a malfunction involving your magazine, then what? If you run out of ammo, you're done, but what if you still have ammo and the magazine won't work right? You don't have time to troubleshoot. Swapping out the magazine may save you. MAYBE. Without a spare though, what kind of position does that put you in?