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In reply to the discussion: Leftist and liberal gun groups are seeing a rush of new members [View all]MarineCombatEngineer
(18,181 posts)11. So you claim that this is falling right into Trumpedos's hands?
So what are we, as liberal/progressives, supposed to do?
Not fight back and let his Brownshirts continue to injure and murder us?
What kind of strategy is that?
No thanks, I spent a very large portion of my life dedicated to protecting the Constitution and I'm not going to let him and his Nazi Brownshirts shred the Constitution without a fight.
Against this back drop, I've decided to purchase a Colt AR-15 with 3-30 round mags to keep in my home, along with my already owned Colt .45 ACP.
You may not agree with me, but that's the way it is and if you ultimately decide not to defend yourself with a firearm, that's your decision, but I will not go down that road.
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What if these "left-leaning gun rights activists" are buying guns to protect their homes from ICE because
in2herbs
Feb 2026
#1
"NOT GUILTY" for the occupants, after ICE agents get themselves shot while breaking into those homes....
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#15
I am reminded more and more of the Frederick Douglas quote about the fugitive slave act:
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#16
I find this very sad. Not that people are buying guns and learning how to use them.
flashman13
Feb 2026
#6
They were RIGHT--- that is, CORRECT--- that the 2nd Amendment could be a defense against
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#18
In the gun culture they believe that the Second Amendment is the holy grail of the Constitution.
flashman13
Feb 2026
#32
Too small a caliber---- if you choose to employ DEADLY FORCE for self-defense,
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#19
You may be quite correct--- and as I stated a .22 can be quite lethal---
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#23
That gun was 'standard issue' for almost 100 years..... for US Armed forces....
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#28
Yep, first sidearm I carried in Vietnam, along with my M-14, and later, my M-16. nt
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2026
#37
For those interested, this is a great gun club for Liberals/Progressives:
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2026
#12
My best friend lives in Tempe AZ, and we often discussed the gun laws there....
Jack Valentino
Feb 2026
#24
in July of 2010, AZ became a constitutional carry state, however to conceal carry in other states
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2026
#36
I've had guns for years. Grew up with them. Got my CC permit as soon as my state allowed it.
Seeking Serenity
Feb 2026
#13
"...feel the need to violently protect themselves from fellow Americans."
J_William_Ryan
Feb 2026
#20