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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?

12/19/2025

Nice little video about carrying spare magazines. Thank you, Tactical Defense Institute.

I've seen the question posted in some groups and the best thing I can say is, try it for yourself. If you carry a spare magazine, figure out how to put it in the holster in such a way that you grab it and insert it into the pistol with the least amount of fumbling. Better yet, the least amount of thought.

Think about how your hand would naturally land on the magazine when you go to grab it, and what you would have to do to pull it out and reposition it to insert it into the pistol. Figure out what's the easiest, smoothest, and least mentally taxing. Then, do that! Practice it until it really feels effortless.

Now, if you carry a firearm, DO you also carry at least one spare magazine? Why or why not? I'll post separately about that topic.

11/28/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/TxDkFnvvGkA?si=Xgw6Xq0inIphfevr

A 9mm round is cleared from a firearm and goes off after making contact with the ground. Scary situation and lucky that no one was injured!!

11/28/2025

Looks fun! I wouldn't want to get hit with it though.

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10/26/2025

Am I the only one?