Sine_Fine_BelliThe queer people who are buying guns to prepare for Trump’s America
WintryThat requires financial stability to afford and train sadly. So I’m out of the running.
Training doesn’t have to cost a lot. Just use it. Get comfortable with it. You don’t have to do fancy drills or fire from the hip. Just use it.
I’m fortunate to have free state game lands to go to. Perhaps you do too.
optissimaTrue, they’re not free. But when you shoot with purpose and you’re not just mag dumping, it’s worth it.
Do you have any good guides on this? One of the things I have seen with new shooters is adjusting to the sound of the gun itself is its own barrier.
Not really, to be honest. Practice, experience, and learn from your mistakes. ;) I just shoot when I can and pick up random knowledge here and there. It helps if you have a friend with more guns than you because they’ll be willing to show them off.
As for the sound, I almost always go outdoors. Fresh air is better for your lungs and ears than an indoor range.
Get a suppressor. They can be expensive, but if they’re legal in your state, look into it. They’ll save your ears and make the concussion go away. Your shooting neighbors will appreciate it too. Feel free to PM with any questions you might have.
I apologize if I’m offering you specifically unsolicited advice, this is really just a general answer to your question. If you’re interested, feel free to DM me and I’m very happy to talk to you in a more specific sense if you’re an SRO for a leftist range or if you’re interested in becoming one.
This is a great resource for talking to other leftists about self defense and to help them navigate what they feel they can do, or what they feel they need.
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/j-clark-three-way-fight
As far as training, there are tons of great drills for beginners, the first course I usually teach doesn’t include any live ammo, just some pop cap training ammo. First we go over gun safety basics, the muzzle, never to point, where the index finger goes, what a good grip is, what a good stance is, how to use the iron sights, how to use the optic, then after that. I go over the manual of arms of whatever weapon they’re training on, usually one of mine in 9mm or 5.56. That’s usually the first day. Then I ask them what they want to train on the next time they come and to please bring a box of whatever ammo they’re looking to train with. That’s really just to gauge interest as I almost always send them home with that ammo and help them work out a plan to get a firearm. I usually send them this article to check out before they come to the range. https://liberalwithagun.com/what-to-expect-at-the-gun-range-as-a-first-time-shooter-liberal-friendly-guide/
As far as drills go once they understand what a weapon is and I’m confident they’re not gonna perforate me? These guys are chuds, but it’s a good course of fire https://www.pewpewtactical.com/low-round-count-drills/
No no get it and training and aiming with it firing coupel shots save all the other shots. But train mainly with airsoft to save cheaply while learning to maneuver/positioning/etc
Sadly I’m on the verge of homelessness so I’ll just have to be easy pickings in the new nazi states of America.
Best of luck out there. Look for community. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
I have no community or resources near me no way to afford to escape this hell hole. I will just be left to rot in this sad excuse for a country
I bet you are not too far from a DSA or PSL chapter, you will find LGBTQ community there and they are very understanding of having no money. Also they will likely be able to help with other monetary burdens.
https://translifeline.org/resource_category/relocation-assistance/
Reach out to any of the groups on here, they’ll help if they can. Also they fucking live for this shit, so not calling is more of a burden than calling. They would be legitimately happy that you reached out.
bthestKeep in mind that 9mm and .223 rock bottom as cheap as they’re going to get. The window to do anything affordable is closing everywhere.
I can’t afford to even put a pack of ammo on my credit card after bills this month let alone a fucking firearm. When they come after the queers I’m just gonna run into the gunfire and hope i bleed out quick
Find a friend or few that you can split the cost of buying a gun with, then share while you practice. You may not be able to have one you can have on hand, but being comfortable with a gun is one of the biggest hurdles early on, and we’re going to be seeing a lot more of them soon…
Most of us who have guns… don’t have just one, find someone near you with a range on the blazing sword website and go train with them.
Don’t ever let money be the issue of why you can’t defend your rights.
Rent, credit card debt, bills… All of that doesn’t matter when people start disappearing.
I am very happy to reach out on your behalf to any of the groups I posted. There are often folks that will help with training on the range. DM me if you like.
Oh i don’t even own a firearm, couldn’t even afford the ammo if i wanted. So my life is forfeit so no need to waste time on me. Sorry to take away your time
The firearm would be at the range run by the group, either SRA or JBGC or Blazing Sword
SRA is a good organization. However they are apparently fractured and their politics may not align. https://socialistra.org/
https://www.blazingsword.org/ is better for LGBTQ+ anarchists that tend to not get along with Tankies.
A more decentralized option could be a John Brown Gun Club https://www.counterextremism.com/supremacy/john-brown-gun-club
DM me and if you show up to one of the ranges, I’ll donate ammo to them on your behalf that you can use. Usually there are courses where you can show up unarmed and they will give you training and gauge your interests and motives. Also I implore you to let yourself take up space and to accept help however it may come. You don’t need to go to a gun range to find solidarity but there are many people out there that would really love any time or presence you can give. Showing up to a rally or a protest is free. Be well and remember that you are deserving of attention. All aid is mutual, all you need to do is show up.
I can’t seem to figure out locations for any of them besides SRA who only have one on the other side of the state from me (and I can’t be doing a 4 hour drive to learn about guns on a regular basis). I live in Missouri which is flooded with MAGA which, even as a cishet dude, I don’t feel comfortable around.
https://www.newtolerance.org/john-brown-gun-club-missouri/
Reach out, they should be able to point you in a good direction. If you have the means to go to a “regular” shooting range this article could help. I do apologize for the AI art, however the talking points are valid. If taken with a grain of salt. https://liberalwithagun.com/what-to-expect-at-the-gun-range-as-a-first-time-shooter-liberal-friendly-guide/
John Brown Gun Club – Missouri - New Tolerance Campaign
A nationwide leftist “gun rights” group frequently associated with ANTIFA, the anti-cop movement, and general left-wing extremism. Many chapters later abandoned the John Brown Gun Club name and became part of “Redneck Revolt.” In 2019, a Club member attempted to blow up a detention facility but was thwarted by police. In 2023, members of the Club instigated a brawl that took place outside of a drag show in Fort Worth in which they attacked both protesters and police. Members are known for concealing their identities and they do not have a single leader or hierarchy. John Brown Gun Club Missouri Chapter
And having the mental stability in which to not inflict harm upon yourself with said firearm, of which I’m not confident I have :D