GST

04/03/2026

Hollow points are used as defensive rounds for a reason.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CCJj7Pk68/

04/02/2026

Curved? Yes. It is curved sideways. Really. It looks funny, but I definitely see the value. Would you carry it?

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DxUzfjeSz/

Back in 2015, we introduced the first—and only—curved-on-purpose firearm in concealed carry history.

Designed to contour comfortably to your right hip, the iconic Taurus® Curve didn’t just stand out—it bent the rules. After overwhelming demand (thanks, Ron Dan), The Gun You Wear™ is back ... and it’s delivering a whole new angle on everyday carry. Meet the all-new Taurus® Curve GEN 2—more curve, more attitude and even less right angles.

Featuring enhanced curvature, modern styling and zero apologies, the all-new Curve GEN 2 bends the rules all over again.

There’s never been a better … Ok, ok, you caught us. April Fools!

04/02/2026

The post I'm sharing is an advertisement but I think it's a nice little intro to specialized clothing. Depending on the lesson I'm teaching, I might mention purpose-built (often called "tactical") clothing when it comes to concealed carry.

Do you need purpose-built clothing for concealed carry? Absolutely not. If you were to ask around, you might find there's nobody you meet that has clothing specifically designed for concealed carry and such. People generally just go with what they have or figure out how to effectively carry with the clothing options and styles they normally wear. But consider that you might need to make adjustments to your clothing options.

I really like cargo shorts for the extra pockets. In fact, tactical cargo shorts are nice because some of those extra pockets are in better places and better sizes. If you choose to delve into "tactical" or concealed carry clothing, it doesn't take much effort to find a lot of options. You might find something you want to try.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DxUzfjeSz/

04/01/2026

Huh.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GqmDiX27b/

03/29/2026

Hey! I'm online!

Advance your fi****ms training with De Vaughn Long, a trusted USCCA Certified Instructor. View available courses, certifications, and training options.

03/26/2026

I NEED to teach 9 students between now and April 6th. I can do after work (eastern time) and weekends. I have two classes to deliver, and if you take both, it counts as 2 students!

It's crunch time for me, and YOU benefit from it. I'm offering these online classes for free! Normal price would be $50 per person.

Details
Class 1: Developing a Home and Personal Defense Plan
Class 2: Self-Defense Firearm Basics
Length: Approximatey 3 hours each
Delivery method: Instructor-led via web meeting
Cost: Free!
Prerequisites: None

Let me know, ASAP! I can set up a time that works better for your schedule. My only unavailable date is April 2nd.

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03/24/2026

Well that's interesting. I don't know how to feel about it.
Am I for gun rights? Yes.
Am I for safety? Yes.
Do I believe there are people that should not have a gun even though they have a right to own one? Yes.
Do I believe people should be deprived of their rights ONLY after due process of the law? Yes.
There is no simple or easy solution that I can think of or have seen presented.
What are your thoughts on this shared post?

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A new federal bill would allow those harmed in ‘Gun-Free’ Zones to sue for damages.

Rep. John McGuire’s “Shall Not Be Infringed Act” would allow law-abiding citizens who are harmed in so-called gun-free zones to sue the state or local government responsible for creating them.

The argument is simple. Gun-free zones don’t stop criminals; they disarm the people who actually follow the law. This bill doesn’t ban those zones outright, but it does introduce accountability. If a government restricts your ability to carry and you’re harmed in a place where you otherwise could have defended yourself, they may be on the hook for damages, including pain and suffering.

There’s also real pressure behind it. States that refuse to comply could lose up to 99% of certain federal law enforcement funding, which forces a serious conversation at the policy level.

At its core, this shifts the question from theory to responsibility. If the government takes away your ability to defend yourself, should they share responsibility for what happens next?

What do you think?

03/23/2026

Have you heard people say or ask about carrying with "one in the chamber?" Have you heard of carrying "c**ked & locked?" If you have (or haven't) and you're not sure what those statements mean or their significance, allow me to explain.
Both are referring to the status or operational condition of your semi-automatic firearm when carrying for protection. Note that this does not apply to revolvers.
*Side note, there are 4 or 5 firearm conditions of readiness, depending on who you ask, but "one in the chamber" or "c**ked & locked" just has a different ring to it instead of saying "condition 1."
One in the chamber:
There's a cartridge loaded into the firing position. Since loading a cartridge into the chamber also takes one cycle of operation from the slide (racking the slide, once), that also means the firearm is c**ked and ready to fire. If you determine you need to use your firearm in a defensive situation, you will not need to take the time to operate the slide to put a cartridge in the chamber and c**k the firearm.
Cocked & locked:
This is basically the same idea but for fi****ms that have a hammer—at least an external one—and a manually operated safety switch. Many fi****ms have neither an external hammer, nor a manual safety. Such a gun would have a cartridge in the chamber, the hammer c**ked, and the firearm "locked" by having the manual safety engaged. Just disengage the safety and it's ready to fire.
The whole idea with either statement is that every split second you spend PREPARING to defend yourself is less time spent ACTUALLY defending yourself. According to the FBI, the average gunfight lasts about 3 seconds. That's it. ONLY 3 SECONDS. Moreover, your fine motor skills tend to absolutely tank in high-stress situations.
If you're not carrying with "one in the chamber" or "c**ked and locked," the statistics strongly suggest that it could be too late to defend yourself by the time you're done getting your firearm prepared to use, if that situation ever (but hopefully never) happens.

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03/11/2026

Keep 'em clean!
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03/09/2026

I got a few shots in today after I was done with my students. I haven't shot the Sig Sauer P365 Fuse much but I feel like this time was better than usual.

3 magazines (30 shots) at 25 feet from the target. The targets are 10-in circles. First was the right target , using my right eye. Then the left target, using my left eye. Then top center using my right eye again. All shot right-handed. I would have liked to repeat the same with my left hand.

Do you practice switching eyes or hands?

03/08/2026

What do you call it when you use the trigger?

The action of operating the trigger has been called different things over the years. The fi****ms instruction industry has been popularizing the term "press" to describe the action of operating the trigger.

Frankly, I don't like it. I can understand the explanation but I feel that the industry is trying to clear up confusion by adding more confusion. I will continue to explain the action of operating the trigger as "pulling the trigger."

Why would I do such a thing? Because that's what people understand the most. We grow up learning English with the definition of pull being applying a force in the direction that is toward yourself. That is precisely what you do when you are operating a firearm. While technically you're moving the trigger toward the rear of the firearm, and that is true no matter the orientation of the firearm, it is also toward yourself because of the way you're holding said firearm.

I think the article I'm sharing here is interesting because the author is not advocating for any specific term usage, but explaining what is implied by different terms. I also disagree about the implications. However, I'm also nitpicking. But I prefer to be precise in my language. I think precision boosts clarity. And I think sometimes clarity needs consideration when trying to convey a message. The broader understanding in this case I think takes priority over technical accuracy.

In early stages of firearm training, instructors use all kinds of words to define trigger movement. However, all these terms mean different things. We try to clarify the issue here.