This is a gun page for everybody else.
After Trump won the 2024 election, I decided to get a gun. Now in early 2026, I think more people should get a gun.
The people whose job it is to protect you are now the ones you need protection from. I don’t think I need to post any links explaining why people should get a gun. After you do, find some friends with guns and protect your community.
For someone who doesn’t have a “Don’t Tread On Me” flag, gun culture can be alienating. I plan on writing some posts explaining the steps to go through to get a gun and train with it regularly. This will not be a definitive guide. I will write the sort of thing I wish I had a year ago.
I have a category of posts about guns here.
At this time, I only own two semiautomatic handguns, so most of the advice will be about that.
A common question is if there are any left-leaning gun makers, sellers or YouTube channels. I cover that here.
The basic steps are:
- Lessons
- Range membership
- Get a gun
- Case
Gun ranges do not like people walking up with a gun in their hand. You could put a handgun in a backpack, but at least put it in a different pocket than the ammo and magazines, and leave the magazines out.
More guns will mean bigger cases. Getting a long gun will require a very large case. - Ammo
- Ammo loader, aka magazine loader.
For common calibers larger than 22LR, the springs in the magazines have a lot of tension, and it can be difficult to load the bullets. A magazine loader will make your life easier.
Multiple calibers may necessitate multiple loaders. - Cleaning kit and a cleaning cord
You should still do a full cleaning regularly with a full kit, but running a cord through the barrel after every trip to the range is easier and faster, and a good idea. Happy gun, happy life.
Multiple calibers may necessitate multiple kits and/or cords. - Extra Magazines
If you are really worried about things going pear-shaped, having more magazines is more useful than having more guns. - License or permit if required in your state.
- Home storage (locked case or safe if you have young children living with you).
- Insurance or legal retention service if you carry.
- A holster is a good idea if you plan on carrying a gun all the time.
- Find some sane non-MAGA gun friends. Do not start an anti-ICE vigil by yourself.
A few posts:
- The post announcing this page
- A post with gun terminology.
A few links:
- The Liberal Gun Owners subreddit.
- The LiberalGunOwners hashtag on Mastodon.
- The Liberal Gun Owners community on Lemmy.
Hashtags on Mastodon: Epstein, EpsteinFiles, ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles, LiberalGunOwners