Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/23/women-lgbtq-guns-trump

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solsangraal@lemmy.zip · 18 pts · 1y
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ZeroGravitas@lemm.ee · 16 pts · 1y (3 replies)

The left minorities getting guns is the fastest way to get the right to approve gun control.

Ranger@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 1y

It's always been about disarming minorities or leftist.

spider@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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shalafi@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y
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Voyajer@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Can confirm, my sister picked up a Glock 43X a couple of weeks ago and I plan on getting something for myself this year.

Ranger@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Have you two been able to find firearms training? There are a number of inclusive firearms instructors you can get training from. I also recommend a stop the bleed class for new gun owners(or for anyone really).

BillibusMaximus@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

+1 for taking stop the bleed.

Also, regarding inclusive training, I'll plug The Liberal Gun Club . They have chapters around the country and are a lovely alternative to your typical NRA-card-carrying firearms instructor.

jjjalljs@ttrpg.network · 0 pts · 1y (1 reply)

"political violence is never acceptable" their site says, and that's certainly a stance. I guess just get in the oven or whatever.

Political violence should not be the first choice, but "never use force" feels naive.

Ranger@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y

If they didn't say that the media would brand them terrorist & the feds would probably target them also.