The right is declaring war and they got guns. Reach out to your trans and LGBTQ comrades, check in on them and give them love support and ammunition. We are in this together and we need to stand as one.

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[–] tactical_trans_karen@hexbear.net 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I agree with most of Wakmrow@hexbear.net response as well.

PSA makes passable cheap guns.

A slight addendum to the 5.56 info - it can pierce armor, depending on the weight and construction of the bullet, and the length of the barrel (longer makes the bullet go faster). There's rounds that won't over-penetrate.

But a PCC is a lot easier to manage for home defense and has those additional benefits they mentioned.

As for a posse of people to hand pistols out to... I mean, I guess there could be a scenario. Complete civil order breakdown, rifles. General unrest, self/home defense - handguns, PCCs, shotguns.

As for the why, and reticence to get a gun... Well, it's a deadly weapon and taking that seriously is what separates you from murder fantasy chuds who want to do a terrorism. The point is defense. If people with murderous intent come, you make sure you and your loved ones live to see tomorrow. You don't have to concealed carry either. And practice doesn't have to be as frequent or at long as you suggest. You can front load some training and do a periodic brush up, or consistently just dry fire at home. You don't need a license in most states to own and have a gun in your home for defense.

The majority of aggressive conflicts people are going to encounter are not at the level of deadly force. When it comes to self defense, pepper gel is fantastic - way less legal concerns and moral weight, just spray and get away using proportional escalation of force.

To be honest, I wish we didn't have to think about any of this, but until Y'all-Qaeda and US cops are disarmed, the people should stay armed.