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This is a place for discussion and debate of Second Amendment related topics, with a Pro-2A emphasis.

Civil debate is welcome and encouraged. Even if you're completely opposed to 2A, you're welcome to share your thoughts here, as long as you maintain civility.

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1: Debate and civil discussion is allowed and encouraged. Insults, trolling, and brigading will be removed and may result in a ban at moderator discretion.

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5: Any threats or intimations of violence will result in an immediate and permanent ban.

6: No discussing of the private sales of firearms or any other reddit banned items.

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8: Follow all Reddit-wide rules (i.e. DO NOT post personal information of any user, obscure usernames, etc.). We actively discourage linking to reddit threads, but if you do - please be sure to utilize the "np." prefix to discourage participation in the linked thread. Brigading will be answered with bans.


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See also:

State/regional subreddits

     
/r/ALGuns /r/KYGuns /r/NCGuns
/r/AKGuns /r/LAGuns /r/NDGuns
/r/AZGuns /r/ArizonaGuns /r/MEGuns /r/OHGuns
/r/ARGuns /r/MDGuns /r/OKShooters
/r/CAGuns /r/MAGuns /r/OregonGuns
/r/COGuns /r/MIGuns /r/PAGuns
/r/CTGuns /r/MNGuns /r/RIGuns
/r/DEGuns /r/MSGuns /r/SCGuns
/r/DCGuns /r/MOGuns /r/SDGuns
/r/FLGuns /r/MTGuns /r/TNGuns
/r/GAGuns /r/NEGuns /r/TexasGuns
/r/HIGuns /r/NJGuns /r/UTGuns
/r/IDGuns /r/NVGuns /r/VAGuns
/r/ILGuns /r/NHGuns /r/VTGuns
/r/INGuns /r/NJGuns /r/WA_Guns /r/WAGuns
/r/IAGuns /r/NMGuns /r/WVGuns
/r/KSGuns /r/NYGuns /r/WIGuns
/r/WYGuns

Other regional/international gun subreddits

   
/r/pdxgunnuts (OR) /r/PhillyGuns (PA)
/r/TxGuns (TX) /r/austinguns (TX)
/r/DFWGuns (TX) /r/HoustonGuns (TX)
/r/SanAntonioGuns (TX) /r/BayAreaGunMeetups (CA)
/r/northeastguns /r/CanadaGuns
/r/SwissGuns /r/aussieshooters
/r/gunmeetups

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Reciprocity

Is it true that everyone will have nation wide reciprocity for carry & conceal permits?

https://youtu.be/KVNxZJSAzfE?si=pK_wXVUG1S-HIV6b

12 Comments
2024/11/10
20:25 UTC

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Which U.S. states are the most gun/second amendment friendly?

I’m not entirely sure how to classify this question, as I feel like it falls into a couple different categories. (I am also still learning more about gun laws and guns as a whole, as I am just recently getting into guns and gun ownership.)

But essentially, I have plans to move in the near future, and I would like to try and move to a state that is fairly gun owner/collector friendly and aims in preserving gun rights (second amendment sanctuary). And hopefully has a strong culture/community around guns, but that’s more or less a plus. So far, it seems like a lot of the more mid-western-ish states are my best bet, and that either of the west or east coasts aren’t the greatest places, with the possible exception of New Hampshire and South Carolina, I believe.

I don’t want to knock off or underestimate any of the states, though, and there are a quite a few states whose laws on firearms I am generally okay with. But just thought I’d ask and see what other’s experiences are first before I start making hard decisions, hoping to capture a bit of insight as I am fairly new to the scene. Please and thank you. 🙏

For personal reference. Top Recommended States (So Far): Lot of West Virginia and New Hampshire. A couple saying Wyoming. Idaho at the top with the most upvotes.

97 Comments
2024/11/10
17:31 UTC

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Please be realistic and patient

First, let me say that Trump’s admin is much more pro gun this time. As much as people on Reddit want to endlessly repeat “take the guns first” and “bump stocks,” frankly, those issues weren’t that simple and there was a lot of pressure. Trump knew basically nothing about guns or gun rights advocacy, and he listened to his advisors and the NRA on those topics, which is why he thought those were reasonable compromises. He had immense pressure and conflict from more angles than we can imagine, and that was very low on his list of priorities. I’m not defending his ignorance, just putting it in perspective.

Second, Trump’s sons are much more pro gun now than ever, and he listens to them. Eric, Don, and Barron all played huge roles in his strategy this campaign, and I’m confident they’ll continue to advise him this term. They understand the stakes and they are much more tapped into the arguments/conversation than they were. It’s on the agenda.

But here’s the kicker: the Trump admin absolutely HAS to spend every second of the next two years and every bit of political capital on making things tangibly better for the base that won them this election. Practically speaking, the vast majority of the electorate does not care much about guns, at least not like this sub. A lot of them crossed the aisle to vote red because they were desperate for safe streets, lower housing costs, affordable groceries, and an environment they can raise families in. To maintain any momentum in the midterms and to stay on enough power to accomplish anything, this administration has to fight the deep state, the media, and the inevitable riots/protests and still manage to make easily observable progress on crime, safety, and the economy, because the truth is that the majority of voters will still only be hearing how terrible everything is from the media and will only have their wallets to go on.

The admin simply cannot afford to take on the more difficult battles the next two years, gun rights and dismantling the NFA among them.

So, as one voice among many, I just want to ask this community to have a realistic perspective on the next 4 years, and continue to pressure your representatives to push for pro gun legislation, but if the Trump admin can have a productive handful of years, I think we can reasonably expect the Supreme Court and even Congress to make strides in the next 8 years.

97 Comments
2024/11/10
13:00 UTC

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Looking for interviewees

I've got an Argumentative Research Essay for my ENG course and made my thesis about gun control. I have to interview 5 people and thought this subreddit would be the best for it. Also, whoever wishes to answer my questions can be cited as anonymous if they wish to.

Here are my questions,

  1. Do you believe that the requirements to purchase a gun are proportional to the responsibility needed to have a gun?
  2. Do you believe that guns act as a deterrence to crime?
  3. Do you believe that the abundance of guns creates an incentive to purchase guns?
  4. Do you believe that there is a correlation between an increase in guns and an increase in fatal accidents?
  5. What would be a good substitute for guns that can neutralize threats without lethal force?
  6. Do you believe the accessibility and efficiency of guns are the main issue for school shootings?
  7. If guns were abolished from citizens, do you believe criminals would still be able to obtain guns illegally to a considerable degree?
  8. Do you believe that the percentage of crime caused by illegally owned guns would rise to a considerable degree if citizens were prohibited from using guns?
13 Comments
2024/11/10
06:10 UTC

6 Comments
2024/11/08
23:57 UTC

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Russian ammo back on the menu here soon?

As President Trump is elected one of his key promises was to negotiate and end the war in Ukraine & restore relations with Russia. My question is after the war or some sort of agreement we could see the return of Tula & Wolf ammo again? I would assume at some point but it was the most cost efficient at the time for bulk buying ammo. I just wanted to hear what you guys thought of this.

34 Comments
2024/11/08
09:30 UTC

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Which Government Do You Trust More?

Which Government Do You Trust More?

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4 Comments
2024/11/08
04:34 UTC

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Trump Deportation Plan, Constitution, and 2A

As Trump prepares to take back the White House, he will set his deportation plan into action. However, some blue states like MA and CA will not cooperate. I just wonder if private citizens can also get involved in a deeper level like the feds in this case, per relevant clauses below:

Article IV, Section 4:

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

Article I, Clause 15:

The Congress shall have Power … To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.

2A’s most explicit purpose is the individual right to common defense.

37 Comments
2024/11/08
04:14 UTC

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What is the reasoning behind a state with Constitutional Carry, No CCW Permit, Castle Doctrine, But Duty To Retreat?

It almost sounds to me like a contradiction. Castle Doctrine is evidence that the state believes in self-preservation and defense of property. You're allowed to carry without permit both open and concealed. Yet your duty is to retreat? The mentality of the rest of these bills does not add up with the mentality of someone who would be die hard on duty to retreat. Duty to retreat in itself does not sound like a free American concept.

44 Comments
2024/11/08
01:28 UTC

681

Interesting how the side that wants gun control all want guns now.

Bunch of first time gun owners about to act stupid and probably end up shooting themselves...

https://www.reddit.com/r/Liberal/comments/1gm2yoj/whatre_your_future_plans_to_protect_yourself_your/

Apologies if this has already been shared.

EDIT: Not sure if an edit is necessary, but just to clarify, I am all for every eligible American legally owning guns. When I read that thread, I sensed a massive amount of panic and instability. I personally don't think a gun should be purchased during a state of psychological crisis; research and common sense should be the leading factors. Thank you for all the feedback, everyone.

261 Comments
2024/11/08
00:39 UTC

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How to get a gun in IL

I live in Illinois and i am over 18 but under 21. And i dont know much about the process of getting a gun here so I figured this was the best place to get advice from.

I’m not usually on this subreddit anymore due to the pro trump majority but things have changed and now he’s president elect. As for why i want a gun, I am very worried for my safety and my rights due to a singular party control over house, senate and presidency. I am worried that due to my ethnicity and background i may be vulnerable to attacks by hateful people. I’m probably being paranoid but the fact remains that i am still very worried and scared for my future and i just really want a gun to make myself feel safe.

16 Comments
2024/11/07
03:02 UTC

51

Supreme Court Picks

What are the chances Trump will get to put another justice on the Supreme Court in the next four years?

44 Comments
2024/11/07
00:45 UTC

172

with trump in office, do you think it's possible russian-made ammo and firearms will come back on the US market?

he's stated he will end the war on ukraine and end russian sanctions, so... i have hope. but what do you think?

i just want more cheap 5.45x39 and Red Army Standard tbh

note: would have put this on r\ak47, but i'm unsure on their "no political posts" rule, so i posted it here to be safe

EDIT 11/8/24 - this seems more possible with this article that came out from USA Today (you may judge its reliability): https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/11/08/putin-trump-election-victory/76125177007/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

102 Comments
2024/11/06
23:46 UTC

597

Republicans will likely take full control of congress + white house. Will they actually repeal any gun control?

Repeal any or all any parts of the NFA or GCA?

Nationwide CCW reciprocity or laws pre-empting gun control laws of states?

I don't have my hopes up but I'm curious what others think.

227 Comments
2024/11/06
16:41 UTC

379

with trump in the white house, I dont think the supreme court will be afraid of retaliation for taking more gun cases?

i think if the supreme court took too many, im pretty sure biden or harris would threaten to pack the court. now we can get a few wins under our belt and maybe even cement a few retirees legacy before they leave.

71 Comments
2024/11/06
08:21 UTC

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