Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

[NakedHunterBiden]

Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

National gun clubs field an influx of newcomers interested in learning how to shoot firearms for self-defense

www.theguardian.com

The misogyny and anti-trans rhetoric that were hallmarks of the 2024 election campaign have seemingly ramped up since Donald Trump’s win, prompting some women, queer and trans people to respond by buying guns – and learning how to defend themselves from potential attackers.

The Guardian spoke to various Americans from marginalized groups taking firearms classes, arming themselves with stun guns and pepper spray and taking their friends shooting in an effort to protect themselves from bigots they fear will be emboldened by the president-elect’s return to power. A few left-leaning gun clubs say their numbers are increasing dramatically.


“I am thinking about carrying every day,” said Ashley Parten, 38, a Douglasville, Georgia, resident who purchased stun guns for herself, her daughter and three nieces after the election. Parten, who is Black and bisexual, is also eyeing a maroon handgun that she plans on buying after taking a firearms class.



“We all feel the need to make sure that we’re aware of our surroundings and protect ourselves in general, but even more so now,” she said.

Earlier this week, the Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in effect targeted Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress, by stating single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol “are reserved for individuals of that biological sex”. Trump, whose campaign released a firehose of anti-trans attack ads, has promised to ban gender-affirming care for minors and “keep men out of women’s sports”.

The president-elect and several of his cabinet picks are also facing sexual misconduct allegations; he and his allies have bragged about the overturning of Roe v Wade and denigrated childfree women.

“Our identities are politicized every single day,” said Parten.

 

[Stone]

Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

National gun clubs field an influx of newcomers interested in learning how to shoot firearms for self-defense

www.theguardian.com

The misogyny and anti-trans rhetoric that were hallmarks of the 2024 election campaign have seemingly ramped up since Donald Trump’s win, prompting some women, queer and trans people to respond by buying guns – and learning how to defend themselves from potential attackers.

The Guardian spoke to various Americans from marginalized groups taking firearms classes, arming themselves with stun guns and pepper spray and taking their friends shooting in an effort to protect themselves from bigots they fear will be emboldened by the president-elect’s return to power. A few left-leaning gun clubs say their numbers are increasing dramatically.


“I am thinking about carrying every day,” said Ashley Parten, 38, a Douglasville, Georgia, resident who purchased stun guns for herself, her daughter and three nieces after the election. Parten, who is Black and bisexual, is also eyeing a maroon handgun that she plans on buying after taking a firearms class.

“We all feel the need to make sure that we’re aware of our surroundings and protect ourselves in general, but even more so now,” she said.

Earlier this week, the Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in effect targeted Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress, by stating single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol “are reserved for individuals of that biological sex”. Trump, whose campaign released a firehose of anti-trans attack ads, has promised to ban gender-affirming care for minors and “keep men out of women’s sports”.

The president-elect and several of his cabinet picks are also facing sexual misconduct allegations; he and his allies have bragged about the overturning of Roe v Wade and denigrated childfree women.

“Our identities are politicized every single day,” said Parten.

So,..they are Gun NUTTERS then. Good to know.

 

[NakedHunterBiden]

So,..they are Gun NUTTERS then. Good to know.

This pleases you I see.

 

[Life is Golden]

 

[Diesel]

This pleases you I see.

Stone is a closeted non-straight cisgender male who was given money and status by his father. He is worthless, lazy, bigoted, and generally stupid. But that's just my opinion.

 

[BartenderElite]

What has struck me about the trans conversation on the right is that it's so unapologetically hateful - they don't even talk about trans citizens like they're human beings.

It's sad to me. I get debates about sports & all that - but they're still people, with rights & hopes & dreams and all of it.

 

[Bigdog]

Good, now they can protect themselves from those dangerous Cake Bakers.

It's nice to see more people oppose the Democrat gun takers and banners, and support their own 2A rights. I kinda luv it. As long as they are not stupid, dangerous "Alec Baldwins".

 

[Kurmugeon]

And what you imagine that Trump and his voters are going to do to you that you will need a gun?

Are we Bears who will gruffly charge into your pantry to steal your honey?

Are we Orcs who will raid your villages to eat your children?

You know, guns are not going to work on Demons?

I think most, 99.99999%, Conservatives will simply avoid and ignore you. The few who don't, will simply laugh at you.

I suspect that some harm will come from this silliness, in people who are not accustomed to firearms will likely mishandle them, and end up shooting themselves or family.

What a bunch of Hyperbole.

Perhaps you should take a deep breath, and wait for common sense to rise...

-

 

[Lionfish]

Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

National gun clubs field an influx of newcomers interested in learning how to shoot firearms for self-defense

www.theguardian.com

The misogyny and anti-trans rhetoric that were hallmarks of the 2024 election campaign have seemingly ramped up since Donald Trump’s win, prompting some women, queer and trans people to respond by buying guns – and learning how to defend themselves from potential attackers.

The Guardian spoke to various Americans from marginalized groups taking firearms classes, arming themselves with stun guns and pepper spray and taking their friends shooting in an effort to protect themselves from bigots they fear will be emboldened by the president-elect’s return to power. A few left-leaning gun clubs say their numbers are increasing dramatically.


“I am thinking about carrying every day,” said Ashley Parten, 38, a Douglasville, Georgia, resident who purchased stun guns for herself, her daughter and three nieces after the election. Parten, who is Black and bisexual, is also eyeing a maroon handgun that she plans on buying after taking a firearms class.

“We all feel the need to make sure that we’re aware of our surroundings and protect ourselves in general, but even more so now,” she said.

Earlier this week, the Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in effect targeted Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress, by stating single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol “are reserved for individuals of that biological sex”. Trump, whose campaign released a firehose of anti-trans attack ads, has promised to ban gender-affirming care for minors and “keep men out of women’s sports”.

The president-elect and several of his cabinet picks are also facing sexual misconduct allegations; he and his allies have bragged about the overturning of Roe v Wade and denigrated childfree women.

“Our identities are politicized every single day,” said Parten.

Love it. We have have many members of the pink pistols take our classes and lesbians are always free.

 

[ADreamOfLiberty]

What has struck me about the trans conversation on the right is that it's so unapologetically hateful - they don't even talk about trans citizens like they're human beings.

It's sad to me. I get debates about sports & all that - but they're still people, with rights & hopes & dreams and all of it.

Got any examples?

 

[EdwinA]

Freak shows with severe mental illness shouldn't be allowed near children or guns.

 

[NakedHunterBiden]

Freak shows with severe mental illness shouldn't be allowed near children or guns.

So you are out.

 

[BartenderElite]

Got any examples?

The post right after your post.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

National gun clubs field an influx of newcomers interested in learning how to shoot firearms for self-defense

www.theguardian.com

The misogyny and anti-trans rhetoric that were hallmarks of the 2024 election campaign have seemingly ramped up since Donald Trump’s win, prompting some women, queer and trans people to respond by buying guns – and learning how to defend themselves from potential attackers.

The Guardian spoke to various Americans from marginalized groups taking firearms classes, arming themselves with stun guns and pepper spray and taking their friends shooting in an effort to protect themselves from bigots they fear will be emboldened by the president-elect’s return to power. A few left-leaning gun clubs say their numbers are increasing dramatically.


“I am thinking about carrying every day,” said Ashley Parten, 38, a Douglasville, Georgia, resident who purchased stun guns for herself, her daughter and three nieces after the election. Parten, who is Black and bisexual, is also eyeing a maroon handgun that she plans on buying after taking a firearms class.

“We all feel the need to make sure that we’re aware of our surroundings and protect ourselves in general, but even more so now,” she said.

Earlier this week, the Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in effect targeted Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress, by stating single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol “are reserved for individuals of that biological sex”. Trump, whose campaign released a firehose of anti-trans attack ads, has promised to ban gender-affirming care for minors and “keep men out of women’s sports”.

The president-elect and several of his cabinet picks are also facing sexual misconduct allegations; he and his allies have bragged about the overturning of Roe v Wade and denigrated childfree women.

“Our identities are politicized every single day,” said Parten.

Good. I'm a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and believe all Americans should be both armed and ready to defend our Republic and our Constitution.

 

[EdwinA]

So you are out.

Of course not. You are though, definitely.

 

[ADreamOfLiberty]

The post right after your post.

That is unfortunate timing, but one guy's comment isn't really a conversation. It directly contradicts Lionfish and although insulting was not strictly dehumanizing.

 

[EdwinA]

That is unfortunate timing, but one guy's comment isn't really a conversation. It directly contradicts Lionfish and although insulting was not strictly dehumanizing.

'Normalizing' severe mental illness isn't 'humanizing', it's just sick in itself, and sets the freaks up for failure when they should be getting therapy and prevented from mutilating themselves. None of that is anything Democrats would ever do.

 

[NakedHunterBiden]

Of course not. You are though, definitely.

I have several guns, 3 kids and no mental health problems. Cope harder.

 

[BartenderElite]

I salute anyone who serves in our military honorably.

They have my eternal gratitude.

 

[EdwinA]

I have several guns, 3 kids and no mental health problems. Cope harder.

lol rubbish. You can't even lie well.