Gun culture isn't the same over here (UK) and the police are barely armed, definitely not militarized (from what I can observe, I haven't been here for long)... we might still have time to turn the ship around?
Places in the world that have far less gun proliferation statistically, objectively have far less gun violence per capita, and less injury and death resulting from it.
It's almost as if guns aren't used to hurt people as much if they aren't available to most of the population to use. Not sure what else to tell you.
Bought a gun. Have used them plenty, never figured I’d own one. Political violence by the American right is too commonplace. This administration is sweeping people off the street without due process. I’ve read history books. Might as well buy it and not need it than need it and not have it is how I feel.
And to anyone thinking about buying a gun who has never fired one, take a safety course and try it out first.
Since I'm not in a good position to leave the States, I'm keeping my "human antivirus" performant and updated:
Eating and living healthy, and exercising (or trying to)
Vaccines, masks, preventative care
Making a personal threat model for privacy and security and revisiting it frequently
Staying in the loop on new security vulnerabilities
Locking doors and keeping valuables out of sight
Investing in a good dashcam and non-spying vehicle
Being in the company of good people, knowing when to cut ties with bad ones, and having my community when stuff happens
Also keeping and rotating through a well-documented stock of emergency supplies. Wouldn't rule out buying a gun, but I'd want to have some more training on the matter first.Problem with having weapons is, the powers that be probably won't send someone out to get you in the middle of the night, they'll instead send lawyers after you.
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czl@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 28 pts · 338d
Seatbelt. Condom. Vaccines. Voting. Living outside the US and other dangerous third world countries. Flossing.
I can’t buy a gun in my country, lack of freedom I guess.
Diddlydee@feddit.uk · 27 pts · 338d
Nothing. No.
I don't live in the US.
Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.dbzer0.com · -4 pts · 338d
just accept the fascist ideology the uk holds even with a labor gov, smart move, i will do the same in straya
ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 338d
Gun culture isn't the same over here (UK) and the police are barely armed, definitely not militarized (from what I can observe, I haven't been here for long)... we might still have time to turn the ship around?
Diddlydee@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 338d
What fascist ideology? We're trying to keep the fascists out of power, and we don't need guns to do it, nor any protection from a loud minority.
imdc@lemmy.ml · 19 pts · 338d
It's ok. I'm being protected by my government. I just have to fork over my ID and picture to Spotify to listen to a song with a swear word in it. 🛡️✨
nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 338d
Is this really a thing, now, with Spotify? Or is this just a future joke?
PonyOfWar@pawb.social · 9 pts · 338d
It's a thing in the UK.
ALiteralCabbage@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 338d
Only some users though? Very strange setup. I've not been asked at all, but maybe my music choices out me as old as fuck?
wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 338d
Or your music choices are boring, don't challenge power at be, and are deemed safe for kids.
ALiteralCabbage@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 338d
Could be, but my rotation does include a decent number of tracks with sexually explicit lyrics or anti-government themes.
Go figure.
Nemo@slrpnk.net · 16 pts · 338d
Well, for one thing, I'm avoiding guns.
A gun doesn't protect you. A gun turns every conflict into a life-or-death conflict.
mugita_sokiovt@discuss.online · -5 pts · 338d
morgan_423@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 337d
Places in the world that have far less gun proliferation statistically, objectively have far less gun violence per capita, and less injury and death resulting from it.
It's almost as if guns aren't used to hurt people as much if they aren't available to most of the population to use. Not sure what else to tell you.
PonyOfWar@pawb.social · 16 pts · 338d
I wear a helmet when riding my bicycle.
MarieMarion@literature.cafe · 9 pts · 338d
I put on my seatbelt. I vote very, very left. I drink very little alcohol. I cut off toxic people.
dormedas@lemmy.dormedas.com · 7 pts · 338d
Bought a gun. Have used them plenty, never figured I’d own one. Political violence by the American right is too commonplace. This administration is sweeping people off the street without due process. I’ve read history books. Might as well buy it and not need it than need it and not have it is how I feel.
And to anyone thinking about buying a gun who has never fired one, take a safety course and try it out first.
wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 338d
And buy a safe.
mugita_sokiovt@discuss.online · 0 pts · 338d
dormedas@lemmy.dormedas.com · 2 pts · 338d
The amount of violence perpetrated by the American Right is statistically significant in recent years. The opposite is not as significant.
That said, of course I agree it’s the rich vs us.
nagaram@startrek.website · 6 pts · 338d
https://thinkstoomuch.net/post/buyingagun/
I made this document a while back for new gun owners with the absolute basics.
Ladislawgrowlo@lemy.lol · 5 pts · 338d
Always keep well hydrated; keeps one healthy.
Reverendender@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 338d
I moved to somewhere I’m very unlikely to be bothered
AstroLightz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 338d
I always make sure my seatbelt is on, check my mirrors, make sure I have enough fuel, and make sure I have my wallet and phone.
nooneescapesthelaw@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 337d
If you have the expendable income then sure, it's a hobby for many people
Better to have one and not need than to need one and not have it
shreyan@lemmy.cif.su · 1 pts · 337d
I already own a pretty decent gun.
I'm not concerned about riots or anything. If society were to crumble however, having a gun puts you leagues ahead of those who don't.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 333d
Yes.
monovergent@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 337d
Since I'm not in a good position to leave the States, I'm keeping my "human antivirus" performant and updated:
Also keeping and rotating through a well-documented stock of emergency supplies. Wouldn't rule out buying a gun, but I'd want to have some more training on the matter first.Problem with having weapons is, the powers that be probably won't send someone out to get you in the middle of the night, they'll instead send lawyers after you.