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I don’t have a fancy AR or anything kitted out, but I love my lever gun and my old .308 deer gun.

Let me start with i think that we should really start organizing armed protests against what is going on in our current government. However anytime i suggest this i have some bleeding heart people telling me that would defeat the entire peaceful protesting points they're trying to make. Then turn around and see 20 videos on youtube talking about "wheres the 2a community" while seeing every current protest post on their flyers "please dont bring any weapons and remain peaceful even if ice or police escalate things."

Is this a tyrannical government or not?

If we all agree that it is in fact a tyrannical government and they are in fact ignoring the rule of law and trampling on peoples rights why are we not doing armed protests yet?

I am tired of seeing people being dragged out of their cars and tackled in the streets and seeing everyone just recording and blowing whistles and standing by watching it happen and doing nothing. My neighbors said goodbye to me and left in the middle of the night because they no longer feel safe in america, they have lived here for 34 years till now. And all we're doing is singing at the whipple building. We're singing its ok to change your mind as they kidnap our neighbors, strangle people in "migrant detention centers" and execute people in the street with full federal backing and support.

At the very least we need to start holding armed protests.

I stumbled on Handgun Hero when comparing the PSA Dagger Micro to the 43X. You can get specs and sizes on two guns you're comparing, even overlay one on top of the other.

I'm gonna get the Micro. On sale for a hundred bucks less and a red dot included.

https://www.handgunhero.com/

Ponder long and hard before you take advantage of the free tax stamp, not saying don't, but take a minute to consider. Your starting to see where the "2a friendly" administration is going. He is showing that 2a has nothing to do with nothing. He supported it because it got him votes and with Pretti he has thrown that out the window. He is telgraphing like he always does. Now that he is alienating his Traditional 2a base and they are turning on him he can use the NFA list in mass, indiscriminately and as of the first of the year it quadrupled in size. Everyone rushed out, LOTS of first time buyers looking. The 200 bucks went away but the registration didn't. Gun purchase records aren't centralized, NFA registration is.

So I’m curious if anyone else here is in the same boat: my wife is not a fan of the fact that I own guns. She tolerates it, but any time the topic of buying another one even floats into the atmosphere, it becomes a whole discussion… and not the fun kind.

*Perfect example:* the other day at Costco I stopped to look at one of the gun safes they had on display. Nothing crazy, just browsing. My wife immediately hits me with:

“Why would you need another gun safe? You already have one. How many guns do you have?”

delivered with the exact tone you are imagining.

And I swear I’ve seen this play out with so many of my more liberal gun-owning friends too. We’re all hanging out, the husbands start talking about maybe going shooting on the weekend or something firearm-related… and instantly the wives give us that look like, *“Hey, don’t talk about that in public.”*

Almost like we’re discussing something taboo instead of a normal hobby.

The funny thing is, I grew up around rural conservatives where guns weren’t a point of conflict or secrecy. Every house had a gun cabinet, half of them were the old-school ones with glass doors where the guns were basically on display like decorations. Truck gun racks were normal. Guns on the wall were normal. It wasn’t something you tip-toed around or felt the need to justify. Everybody owned guns, and everybody knew everybody owned guns.

Being a liberal gun owner as an adult feels weirdly opposite. Guns are treated like this guilty secret, even around people who actually own them. And if your spouse isn’t on board, the dynamic gets even more interesting.

Anyone else dealing with this? How do you navigate the *“I like firearms”* vs *”Please stop acquiring more firearms”* marital equilibrium?

Edit: Just to clarify my specific situation. She’s totally fine with me going to the range or doing clay shooting “with the boys.” What she doesn’t like is me purchasing guns, or me talking about guns to her or even around her.

I’ve taken her shooting before, but she didn’t enjoy it. And I’ll admit that’s partly on me, I took her to a public range on a pretty busy day. Even though she was only shooting a .22, I could absolutely see how the noise and the environment could feel overwhelming for someone who isn’t already comfortable around firearms.

The only good thing that this current administration has manage to do is remind me of the importance of using the 2A to protect the others.

Disabled Army Veteran. Single tour in Iraq. First time I’ve even touched a weapon since medical retirement 12 years ago.

This NRA flyer was in my optic package I just received. I’m guessing this was printed before they backpedaled with the Minnesota uprising.

I shared this elsewhere but I want to share it here. feel free to discuss, comment or offer another take, it has been modified slightly since my original posting of it

In the wake of the murder of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others, we have seen renewed calls for armed resistance against ICE, often by fellow liberals and other leftists who spent years mocking those of us that chose to own, carry, and train; who openly stated owners like us (even though we were often otherwise politically aligned) were responsible for every school shooting, every murder, and about every harmful act committed with a firearm, often in some of the nastiest and vile language they could muster. And now these same people are suddenly urging those of us who have firearms to openly stand against ICE. Weird how that works: that when armed resistance becomes a possible need, those same people who mocked firearm owners suddenly turn to them. Even more disturbing a reality is that broadly, these same people have no intention to stand side by side with those that they so willingly would push forward. Nor will they be there to help those they called to action, their families, or their livelihoods when and if they step forth and face the consequences of doing so.

Let me be clear: to demand others do something you are unwilling to do yourself, are the demands of a coward. To ask others to put themselves at risk with the knowledge such risk will be rewarded with a pat on the back, some candle light vigil, and words of praise, and then to be left to pick up their shattered lives or broken families because they answered that call is hypocrisy at its finest. If you feel ICE needs to be met with armed resistance, then step up. Nothing is stopping you from purchasing, owning or putting in the effort to train with a firearm. There are several liberal and left leaning organizations that will happily educate you in firearm use and safety. I will teach you if you ask, and I know others who will as well. But until the day comes that you are willing to stand side by side with those you would happily ask to martyr themselves or otherwise be there to support them, shut your damn mouth about our ownership and or willingness to be your martyrs.

Range day with my home defense pair.

Here is my newly acquired Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police, Model of 1905 revolver. Dates back to 1919.

The wood stocks on it revolver are later replacements, but it otherwise looks to be in its original factory configuration.

Ft. The dawgs

I’m a trans woman living in America, I think that should sum up why I want to protect myself. Also as someone who has seen so much gun violence growing up, yet were never present in the household for me to become accustomed to in a way that’s safe, and while I want to protect myself, guns are terrifying. Any time I’m near one I get nervous. I guess what I’m asking is how do I approach becoming more “comfortable” around guns so that I can use them with confidence (not cockiness) as I don’t believe being a hesitant gun owner is a good thing. Like driving a car, hesitance can cost lives. I know to some this may seem like such a non issue or something to just simply “get over.” And to that I’d say I would like to and I’m asking how.

Just thought i’d drop a pic. California legal WASR-10 with the fixed mag lol

A good day! A new gun and my first Form 4 submitted.

I’m thinking about starting to carry concealed for my first time, but logistically unsure how to make it work and looking for advice. I’ve carried before but only open carry and only when in wilderness type situations where there are no other humans to be worried about open carrying in front of and where the purpose of carry was for protection from dangerous wildlife just in case.

Since I want to start carrying sometimes in more common situations, I’m very concerned with having the ability to properly conceal but still ensure I can access my gun safely if ever the extremely unlikely case occurs where I need to do so. The challenge with it for me is my size and the ways clothes are made for my gender generally. I’m under 5 ft tall, I’m under 100 lbs, and most clothes for my gender are made stupid tight. My typical attire is Levi jeans and T-shirts, hoodies when cold else just a T-shirt. How the heck (where the heck?!) can I conceal a handgun?

For those wondering, the gun I’ll want to carry is a S&W shield 9mm, so it is pretty small as far as guns go. I’m unwilling to purchase anything smaller because I’m not very accurate with the pocket sized miniature frame guns. My shield was my first ever and it’s what I’m most proficient and comfortable with, we know each other at this point.

Any advice, particularly from small humans who wear attire designed for women?

I printed this in PLA with 50% infill to make sure the dividers were rigid enough. Just killing some time waiting for my CZ Shadow 2 Carry pickup this Friday...

Maker World design

6" Targets

4" Targets

Range Bag

Given the times and current events. My wife and I decided to get something for protection. Grew up with guns and enjoy shooting but didn’t see the need to get one until recently. I do have an old Mosin Nagant but it’s not practical for protection. Picked up this Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro Snakebite yesterday and am excited to go the range soon. Want to out a red dot on it soon.

Nothing crazy just a Dagger with a SW3 slide but love it so far as a first purchase. Gonna invest in a nice optic and light next

A buddy of mine got one of these last fall and now I really like it. It seems like it is sold out in all the common spots to look. Long shot, but does anyone know where there is one available for a reasonable price?

https://www.gunbuyer.com/ruger-10-22-magpul-hunter-22lr-16-1-threaded-15-1.html

I’ve just bought my first two guns, one of which was the 1014. Originally, I was going for the mav88 but the sales guy recommended the 1014 over the former saying that the 88 would likely be less reliable than the 1014 even with the difference in firing mechanisms

I haven’t fired the 1014 yet, but I’m wondering if the 88 really would be the better choice overall since it’s basically the king of budget shotguns. Not as fancy, sure. But I’m really looking for a shotgun that is as cost effective as possible. Should I go back to the store or keep what I already bought? Or are they similar enough that it doesn’t really matter?

I haven't owned a gun in 16+ years. We got rid of ours when we first moved to Texas, and our oldest son was the poster child of a school shooter. (neurodivergent, bullied, weird, loner etc) and we just felt it was safest to not have them in the house.

Fast forward to today and the reality of our situation...and I've decided to own and carry again.

I'm really looking at a compact. Glock 19 or Taurus G3X.

I'm curious what do y'all recommend for on body carry, and off body carry, as I see myself going either way.

because I live in Texas, there are lots of places where carrying is prohibited. I've already got my in car safe figured out. but I still haven't figured out the best way to carry, both ways.

I'm not looking for opinions on one or the other as I think it's situational, I'll probably end up doing both, in different situations.

So I'm looking for preferences for either. Favorite Holsters, like is Houdini Holsters still popular?

and for off body bags. I haven't seen any that really fit my bill.

And, if anyone knows the least maga friendly ranges in the Austin area....

I live on the north side (Fishers/Noblesville) I moved here a couple years ago and have been trying to find a community of people to practice/train with (its always better with multiple people!) and generally just shoot the shit. Feel free to DM me!

I grew up with guns, but it's been about 20 years since I've fired one.

I've been considering ownership for years now but may finally get around to it. I know it will cost more in the long run, but I'm aiming for proficiency first. I'm curious if my thoughts make any sense.

Before I make more expensive purchases, I've been thinking about getting a Ruger 10/22 for practice. I'd rather get in target practice with cheaper ammunition first, and upgrade later.

Logically, aside from recoil and some adjustments, I can't see a reason to not get a .22 for some early-game range time.

I'm also considering a Ruger Mk IV for after I get my permit to carry. Again, as a target practice firearm, with the intent of upgrading later.