With everything I’ve seen in recent weeks, be it videos of police overstepping their bounds, or worry from marginalized groups about the coming Trump presidency, it got me wondering, how does one go about using their 2A rights to fight tyranny? Stupid question I know, but bear with me for a second.

I mean like, if one day, the government went door to door either trying to disarm people, or trying to round up individuals or groups they considered “problematic”. Or in the case where things began more softly, like “mandatory” buybacks or sudden mandates outlawing/banning any kind of gun ownership.

Would you just grab your rifle and blast the first government official you see, or look for people to organize resistance with?

Forgive me of my ignorance, but it’s never been something I’ve given a lot of thought until recently? I love my country, and the right to bear arms is indispensable, should push come to shove I want to be a little more informed of what to do if such problems come to be, and I don’t really know where to start on that end.

Happy to have you in the family.

A lot of people in the aftermath of the election are angry and scared. And many are advocating for being armed as they inevitably feel they will be targeted by either emboldened hate groups and bigots or that the state itself will be targeting them.

Should the pro 2a liberals of the world reach out to them? Or is just a temporary tantrum that won't work out to any long term support for gun ownership? Personally I am hoping it is indicative of a long term decline in Democratic support for gun control.

Open to all advice but am interested in women focused experience. In MA not concerned about obtaining LTC due to family association to state.

(Looking for advice on women taught courses in MA) - I have male military veterans in my family and that’s wonderful but I’m also looking for a woman who can relate to my experience.

(Looking for advice on what to purchase) I have shot a Glock 45 a few times for a day and I was really great especially for my first time as declared by a combat sniper 👸🏼 but I think it too bulky for me personally when it comes to carrying daily which I plan to do like…everywhere I can

(Looking for advice on what to purchase) I’ve seen different bands for women that go around your waist or chest, some are eve bras, or spanks, do women carry their guns in their purse? It doesn’t seem ideal.

Basically I’m open to education, suggestions, advice, tips whatever you got!

My great uncle was a member of a gun club he was a really special man to me and I think he would be really proud with how far I’ve come in my confidence in my ability to be a responsible with my own safety as a gun owner. Shout out to “Friggin Uncle Mike”

Adding: I’m 5’5 220 I’m a big gal but I played sports and am fairly active meaning I feel like I have a strong steady base and I’m not terribly afraid of recoil once I get used to it

Also adding: I live with 2 teens and will NOT be off body carrying under any circumstances because that’s what I feel mostly comfortable with going from safe to body, body to safe, safe to body.

MTF trans woman here. I'm in a Blue state with very strict gun laws, but in a very Red area. Have had my state license carry permit for about five years. The state requires taking a renewal class as part of the renewal process. I just recently had my carry license change with the new name and gender on it. Now for finding a renewal class...

It's a little scary when one of the places I went for handgun training post MAGA stuff online everyday, including anti-LGBT stuff. The other place I've gone to before was run by a nice instructor, but out of his home. It would feel very odd of me to message them and be like: "My gender has changed, trans people okay?" Finding an LGBT class elsewhere in the state may be very difficult. Something I HAVE to do in person as there is a live ammunition segment involved.

Anyone else put in this situation? Of course, I could just show up, here is my money, deal with it.

Applying for LTC in MA

I (27f) am applying for an unrestricted LTC in MA.

When they ask if you have been committed to a hospital for mental illness/substance abuse what do they mean by that?

I voluntarily sought help for my mental health in early 2022 at my local hospital while in a bad place from leaving an abusive relationship, and wasn't sure if that was something I should include on my application. I was in and out the same day and was able to leave. I am fine now! I've never abused drugs, attempted suicide anything like that, and I am perfectly fine and healthy now.

I wasn't sure if they meant involuntarily committeed or seeking any type of health. I want to fill out the application accurately. I am unsure of what to include.

TIA!

It’s an absolute travesty that this option doesn’t realistically exist outside of the absolute laughingstock mess that the Libertarian Party has become. (No offense Libertarians, I just wish you were represented by more serious people who had their shit together.)

So much of this election came down to the issue of either access to abortion, or gun rights. But what if you want to live in a world where women can defend their bodily autonomy with a gun?

Why are we yet again called upon to sacrifice one of these principles on the altar of our flawed two party system as if it’s a fork in chess where you must decide which piece you lose?

On some level, I’m counting on the idea that an armed electorate at least stands a chance at preserving and restoring women’s rights; while by contrast a disarmed population is potentially powerless and helpless forever…

…but it still feels like absolute shit. Akin to being forced to cut off your own thumb because the alternative is your arm.

It might seem like there's constant talk about restricting gun ownership, but in reality, American gun laws are actually more permissive now than they've been in recent history, especially in 27 states where laws have tilted toward expanded gun rights. It’s a fascinating paradox: while some regions and voices push for tighter regulations, many states have passed laws that make it easier to carry and own firearms.

For example, we've seen a huge shift toward constitutional carry, where people can carry without a permit, and the courts—especially the Supreme Court—have leaned heavily into defending Second Amendment rights. The Bruen decision from 2022, for instance, solidified the constitutional right to carry firearms in public, which has influenced lower courts to overturn restrictions that might have seemed permanent a decade ago.

This tension creates a weird contraction: on one hand, there’s heightened rhetoric around gun control, while on the other, many states have actually loosened restrictions. It's a clash of national media focus versus local legislative action, and it shows how divided and complex the issue is across the country. It’s almost as if the more people talk about potential restrictions, the more certain states feel driven to strengthen gun rights. The result is a landscape where, despite the noise, legal gun ownership and carry rights are actually in a more permissive state than ever in many parts of the U.S.