I should learn it just in case ... but the trainers are probably fascists ... but thats exactly why ... but what if they will shoot me on sight because im one of those "transgender ideology terrorists"
There are some very accepting organizations dedicated to teaching self and community defense. One such example, but I'm sure there are others: https://socialistra.org/about/
There are a lot of SRA (Socialist Rifle Association) chapters that have classes available. Worth it to look up to see if they have instructors or instructors they recommend if nothing else.
If not classes, some homie who's an ex combat vet who's not certified because they don't want to give the feds or the NRA any money.
I've paid the fascists for their classes and its nothing special. I can save you a Sunday and several Friday afternoons and at least $300 in training with these blog posts I wrote.
Hi! Moderate here, I've had a lot of interactions with both left and right leaning establishments. The fact if the matter is that money is money. If you pay them to train you then they will. That being said, there isn't much they'll teach you that you can't learn for free. If you plan on carrying a handgun you might have to take a course, but youtube can teach you the same or better info. Shooting is a pretty fun hobby if you can find a cheap range.
So maybe don't go in with a battle jacket with every flag patch on it, just like dress how you would for work and just sign up for the course. A real 2a advocate might think you're going to hell, but they absolutely believe in your right to defend yourself on this earth with a gun. And you should learn, even if you decide not to daily carry, knowledge is still power. A gun is a force multiplier that can absolutely change the outcome of a situation in which your survival is at stake. That, and shooting is fun, pistols, rifles and shotguns all.
So aside from the absolute bullshit that is 'hide who you are for stupid fuckers' being a terrible way to live your life, my mind immediately jumps to a person's voice, which can't be masked on the fly, so that plan is going to fall apart a few seconds after they walk in the door, unless they have gone through extensive voice retraining...
But circling back around, absolutely fuck hiding elements of yourself just because others are dumbasses. If we all did that, think of the dumbest motherfucker you have seen in Walmart, then give them all the power and respect by not engaging and rolling over like a bitch.
I never suggested you hide a thing. If you absolutely must wear all of your regalia every single place you go then you'll just have to work a little bit harder to find a more inclusive place. They are out there. And I am still saying that it is worth it to learn to operate a firearm for all the reasons. This is no time to be unarmed, be you trans, queer, leftist, brown or all of the above.
There is "not hiding who you are" and "not putting yourself in danger for no good reason". If you think you are really unsafe around some people, don't provoke them just for the sake of being a martyr. I think self preservation comes first here.
Honestly it's so contextual I don't think a single person seeing this would read it the exact same way same way in terms of determining motivation and meaning.
Does OP think guns can't be self defense tools? Are they implying they want to use it offensively instead? What does the original author intend?
Is it just about a trans person challenging their previously held beliefs?
She sees the sign
She considers the training
She comes to her senses and realizes what a bad idea owning a gun would be
She feels bad for having considered it
It's one of those common human reaction things, Oh yeah, I have done that.
The joke is that they will be banned. Once the government declares transexuals as mentally ill, no guns. Watch. Money says the next Form 4473 asks the question.
does it have something to do with the initialism of the poster being "DHT"? the person is wear a trans flag and from the little I know DHT is used in transitioning ftm.
These people are living caricatures of the reddit shitlib, I see no reason for them to geoblock asia other than them actually believing there are russian bots infiltrating lemmy
Well apparently asia is the source of a lot of scraping traffic, and they're an European focused website, so they went with the nuclear option of blocking the entire continent and change. Never mind that as one of the bigger instances on the Threadiverse, they're degrading the user experience for an entire continent. I brought the issue up to them previously, but they didn't seem too concerned about it.
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unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de · 78 pts · 305d
crank0271@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 305d
There are some very accepting organizations dedicated to teaching self and community defense. One such example, but I'm sure there are others: https://socialistra.org/about/
sorghum@sh.itjust.works · 42 pts · 305d
https://www.pinkpistols.org/
These guys got you covered.
LoH_Mobius@lemmy.radio · 37 pts · 305d
There are a lot of SRA (Socialist Rifle Association) chapters that have classes available. Worth it to look up to see if they have instructors or instructors they recommend if nothing else.
nagaram@startrek.website · 20 pts · 305d
If not classes, some homie who's an ex combat vet who's not certified because they don't want to give the feds or the NRA any money.
I've paid the fascists for their classes and its nothing special. I can save you a Sunday and several Friday afternoons and at least $300 in training with these blog posts I wrote.
https://thinkstoomuch.net/post/buyingagun/
https://thinkstoomuch.net/post/50rdtrain/
PolarPirate@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 304d
Hi! Moderate here, I've had a lot of interactions with both left and right leaning establishments. The fact if the matter is that money is money. If you pay them to train you then they will. That being said, there isn't much they'll teach you that you can't learn for free. If you plan on carrying a handgun you might have to take a course, but youtube can teach you the same or better info. Shooting is a pretty fun hobby if you can find a cheap range.
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · -11 pts · 305d
So maybe don't go in with a battle jacket with every flag patch on it, just like dress how you would for work and just sign up for the course. A real 2a advocate might think you're going to hell, but they absolutely believe in your right to defend yourself on this earth with a gun. And you should learn, even if you decide not to daily carry, knowledge is still power. A gun is a force multiplier that can absolutely change the outcome of a situation in which your survival is at stake. That, and shooting is fun, pistols, rifles and shotguns all.
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 305d
So aside from the absolute bullshit that is 'hide who you are for stupid fuckers' being a terrible way to live your life, my mind immediately jumps to a person's voice, which can't be masked on the fly, so that plan is going to fall apart a few seconds after they walk in the door, unless they have gone through extensive voice retraining...
But circling back around, absolutely fuck hiding elements of yourself just because others are dumbasses. If we all did that, think of the dumbest motherfucker you have seen in Walmart, then give them all the power and respect by not engaging and rolling over like a bitch.
shudders
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 17 pts · 305d
I never suggested you hide a thing. If you absolutely must wear all of your regalia every single place you go then you'll just have to work a little bit harder to find a more inclusive place. They are out there. And I am still saying that it is worth it to learn to operate a firearm for all the reasons. This is no time to be unarmed, be you trans, queer, leftist, brown or all of the above.
Bonsoir@lemmy.ca · 15 pts · 305d
There is "not hiding who you are" and "not putting yourself in danger for no good reason". If you think you are really unsafe around some people, don't provoke them just for the sake of being a martyr. I think self preservation comes first here.
Jmsnwbrd@lemmy.world · -8 pts · 305d
actionjbone@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 305d
Then it's a party.
BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 305d
Republican Party
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today · -35 pts · 305d
I’m sorry, but shooting up a school or a church does not qualify as reasonable self-defense
Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net · 13 pts · 305d
Good thing nobody except you mentioned doing so.
JandroDelSol@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 303d
Cool, so republicans, especially Christian ones, should get their guns taken, right?
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today · 0 pts · 303d
Anyone who uses their guns to shoot up unarmed people should get them taken away if you ask me
I don’t understand why Christians would shoot up a church however
Psythik@lemmy.world · 70 pts · 305d
I don't get it. Please explain. All I see is just four panels of a woman standing there. What's the joke?
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 35 pts · 305d
Honestly it's so contextual I don't think a single person seeing this would read it the exact same way same way in terms of determining motivation and meaning.
Does OP think guns can't be self defense tools? Are they implying they want to use it offensively instead? What does the original author intend?
Is it just about a trans person challenging their previously held beliefs?
Simulation6@sopuli.xyz · 31 pts · 305d
She sees the sign
She considers the training
She comes to her senses and realizes what a bad idea owning a gun would be
She feels bad for having considered it
It's one of those common human reaction things, Oh yeah, I have done that.
oplkill@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 304d
maximumbird@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 304d
Pretty sure that transgender folks are still people and therefore are governed and given rights (including the second amendment) by the constitution.
Fucking nuts how the constitution applies to everyone in the U.S. huh?
janNatan@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 304d
Which rock you been living under? The current administration is itching to ban trans people from owning guns.
https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-ban-trans-gun-owners-trump-e05b489ad64b80af31e376d6d3ef7dfd
maximumbird@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 303d
Completely aware. I thought someone was agreeing with it, so I felt the need to defend.
shalafi@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 304d
The joke is that they will be banned. Once the government declares transexuals as mentally ill, no guns. Watch. Money says the next Form 4473 asks the question.
maximumbird@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 304d
My apologies, I got defensive
Thought you were defending the idea.
Thanks for being nice cause it would have been easy to be rude to me back
JandroDelSol@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 303d
for now lol, republicans are trying to get transgenderism to be legally a terrorist organization or mental illness
JandroDelSol@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 303d
Why would it be bad? The right wing wants trans people dead, we need to defend ourselves
Railcar8095@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 303d
I don't want people carrying guns on the street. But I want even less to be the only one without a gun in the street.
Luckily, I live in a country with proper gun control.
Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 305d
Yeah no idea
Must be something I'm to Australian for
Joelk111@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 304d
I'm American and haven't the foggiest. She realizes something in the third panel, but I'm not sure what that is.
UntitledQuitting@reddthat.com · 9 pts · 305d
does it have something to do with the initialism of the poster being "DHT"? the person is wear a trans flag and from the little I know DHT is used in transitioning ftm.
SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 304d
Armed minorities are harder to oppress
redhilsha@lemmy.ml · 10 pts · 304d
“Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary”
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 14 pts · 305d
Can somebody reupload the image at a non-feddit.org host? Feddit is incredibly annoying in that it geoblocks most of Asia.
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social · 17 pts · 305d
sure!
🔗
I complete disagree with the comic.
I may satirize it l8r.
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 305d
Thanks!
acockworkorange@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 305d
Yo! It's later already. I demand satire.
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social · 3 pts · 305d
decided brutal honesty deserved a retrospective.
seems folks forgot fascists are nothing without their resources.
mathemachristian@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 305d
do they really?? Thats hilarious
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 305d
Why hilarious?
mathemachristian@lemmy.blahaj.zone · -3 pts · 305d
These people are living caricatures of the reddit shitlib, I see no reason for them to geoblock asia other than them actually believing there are russian bots infiltrating lemmy
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 305d
No need to go into conspiracy theories. I already explained why they're doing it, and I understand it even if I disagree strongly with their decision.
mathemachristian@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 305d
Ok, can you link the explanation?
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 305d
Oh right, it's a different post, my bad.
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Thanks!
Well apparently asia is the source of a lot of scraping traffic, and they're an European focused website, so they went with the nuclear option of blocking the entire continent and change. Never mind that as one of the bigger instances on the Threadiverse, they're degrading the user experience for an entire continent. I brought the issue up to them previously, but they didn't seem too concerned about it.
Example of degraded user experience for Asia:
mathemachristian@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 305d
Ah thanks, that's pretty moronic but not (or at least not blatantly) racist
NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 305d
Is this Loss?
shalafi@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 304d
I've got this pin on nearly every bag I carry.
BandanaBug@piefed.social · 8 pts · 305d
Well the store next doors supplies offensive handgun training. Jokes on you
Amir@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 305d
Are we not going to mention at all that the lost cat turns into AI scribbles??
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 9 pts · 304d
No, because it doesn't, it's a clearly deliberate regression.
morriscox@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 304d
Was the handgun being defensive?
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social · 2 pts · 305d
What stops this:
Is this:
Learn to arm yourselves.
remon@ani.social · 16 pts · 305d
Exactly. When you see ICE approaching a house ... carpet bomb the entire neighbourhood!
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social · 2 pts · 305d
Mar-a-Lago is one singular building, with one owner in house. There’s not a single “neighbourhood” there, or in any of the fash-cilities.
My timeline has been extremely clear on what Ameridumbs need to do to bluecoat their coup.
I am still waiting on operation «melt points» to see a single liberation.
Get to demo! Chop-chop!
SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 305d
The whole country, even!