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what what! reppin the pnw

[–] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world 3 points 22 hours ago

Yes. YES!! Tacticool Girlfriend on YT can help you defend yourselves

https://youtube.com/@tacticoolgirlfriend

If you are near Pittsburgh my girlfriend and I will help. We go to the range and only places that are friendly.

[–] vale@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago

first time seeing this magazine (ha) bit they really missed the opportunity to call it "Bi-Weekly"

[–] Bonskreeskreeskree@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The key to a democratic super majority? Dropping the gun ban rhetoric. Embracing the 2nd. Worrying about sensible laws around it once they have full control.

[–] buttnugget@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago

I have a hard time believing this is a key obstacle. I think it seems like this is the problem, but that simply embracing progressive policies is good enough. It certainly doesn’t help, I’ll agree with that—but look at a place like Australia. After Port Arthur? Done and dusted.

[–] AFaithfulNihilist@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago

I'm hoping that the Trump administration can convince liberals that the second amendment is not their enemy, but it's important to remember that every time we get any expansion of gun control it is because Republicans did it.

Republicans will only expand gun control when the 'undesirables' start arming themselves.

It sounds counterintuitive but The most effective path to real gun control is to encourage minorities to exercise their second amendment.

[–] Flames5123@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

~~This is DAMAG3! Here’s her most popular song, and my favorite. It’s got several jokes in it, but still has a semi-serious tone. https://youtu.be/egB7_7xB9NI~~

~~She’s an amazing artist from the South that moved to LA (thankfully). I saw her in Seattle a year ago, and we burned Harry Potter books in the parking lot afterwards. Go listen to her music and support queer artists escaping the South!~~

~~I also just found out that she’s on tour in August! Go see her!! https://www.songkick.com/artists/10318338-damag3~~

Edit: this is not DAMAG3. It clearly says “Eve Weston” and I can’t read. XD

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

we burned Harry Potter books in the parking lot afterwards.

never thought I'd be okay with book burning but... fuck rowling

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

The only language fascists understand.

[–] VirgilMastercard@reddthat.com 17 points 2 days ago

The coolness is off the scale.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Look for local LGBT+ friendly gun ranges. Some of them offer classes geared specifically to that audience (probably the same material as any other course, just without the usual 'gun nut' crowd).

...speaking of, I need to follow up with the one in my area - I've been trying get some hours in as a volunteer, but they never replied to my email. Thanks for the reminder!!

[–] Antagnostic@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] rocketpoweredredneck@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You actually see this, minus the sexy squat, when people are carrying their rifle for a while. Its not a good tactical hold but it does distribute the weight and keep it off the strap.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yeah if you watch any US police stuff or protests on youtube, you will see cops standing around with that arm pose all the time.

[–] Fetus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

If I want someone to hold me, this is how I mean.

[–] UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

We should all do that.

[–] GoodTransKitty@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

We could use more women like her. CCW is important too.

[–] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

https://youtu.be/w0ndPOs8Q1c

For those who would prefer not to click on a YouTube link, check out the documentary "Arming the Left".