• pedz@lemmy.caEnglish
      81·
      11 hours ago

      Yes, we’re seeing that right now in the US. Armed minorities are rising up against the emerging fascist government.

      In fact, this government is showing clear signs of wanting to repeal gay marriage and rights for LGBTQ people, and I’m sure them being armed will prevent all of this.

    • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      42·
      21 hours ago

      Based

      In terms of sheer number of firearms, I’m close to the average American gun owner

      Still below average though lol

      And don’t forget, knowing how to use your weapons is more important than just having them. Yes an amateur with a weapon is still dangerous, but someome who knows how to use a tool is far more effective than someone who doesn’t know how.

      And if you know someone with a few different kinds practice with theirs before you buy your own. The last thing you want to do is get something you can’t handle/use and have it gather dust.

      And stick to common calibers, trust me. You want to be able to get ammo basically anywhere without issue.

      • BillibusMaximus@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        22·
        20 hours ago

        And if you know someone with a few different kinds practice with theirs before you buy your own

        And if you don’t, some gun ranges have rentals. This can be a good way to shoot a variety of calibers and designs to see what you like.

        • CarbonBasedNPU@lemm.eeEnglish
          3·
          10 hours ago

          Its worth noting how little practice you actually need to be dangerous to the correct person.

        • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          6·
          19 hours ago

          Good point, I’m used to living in an area with a really high percentage of people who are gun owners (like higher than the national average) so I didn’t even think of that.

          An additional bonus point: if you don’t feel comfortable personally owning firearms or having them in your home, having a larger group of friends can help. The more people you know the more likely you are to know a gun owner or someone who’s comfortable owning firearms.