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In reply to the discussion: Every left leaning liberal American who can lawfully own a gun, should own a gun. [View all]PTWB
(4,131 posts)13. I am a Democrat and own multiple guns.
I dont insult or demonize anyone who chooses to exercise their constitutional rights. In fact, I advocate for gun ownership amongst all eligible Democrats and left leaning individuals.
There are many, many liberal and left leaning gun owners. But we are still outnumbered 2 to 1 by conservatives. We need to reduce or eliminate that gun ownership gap.
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Every left leaning liberal American who can lawfully own a gun, should own a gun. [View all]
PTWB
Sep 2021
OP
If someone is kicking down my door at 3am, how is 10min later going to help me?
EX500rider
Nov 2021
#29
I decided to learn more about guns so I could be a better gun control advocate.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#6
I'm curious, what sort of firearms do you feel it wise to own in such an eventuality?
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#18
Would the guns you would bring to such a situation include any that you advocate be unavailable
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#20
As a personal preference that's all well and good, but I think the US military stopped using .45-70
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#22
Again, context. Our hypothetical person is someone preparing to fight in a civil war who has
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#24
They certainly used to be cheap. Those days are over. Now they go for at least $500.
Dial H For Hero
Oct 2021
#26
Ah, I see your point. I agree that th4 SKS is a perfectly decent rifle for such purposes.
Dial H For Hero
Oct 2021
#28