Resist: It's Time

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We are still in this together, but "this" is going to be real different in the very near future. This demands a different kind of "we."

The French Resistance during Nazi occupation played important roles delivering downed Allied airmen back to safety, supplying military intelligence, and acts of sabotage.

The Underground Railroad is estimated to have brought 100,000 freedom seekers to safety between 1810 and 1850.

It's time.

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Do not gatekeep resistance
Do not organize specific subversive plans here.
Do not identify yourself or anyone else here.
Do brainstorm general ideas about how to support people who need it and stymie the efforts of fascists
Do share thoughts on how to be personally prepared for subversive action

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submitted 3 weeks ago by Drusas@fedia.io to c/Resist@fedia.io

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While I don't expect or hope to ever need it, as an American, I would like to be prepared to resist as much as necessary if needed. It's looking like it might be needed at some point here.

I'm looking to get a rifle or two for that specific purpose just in case. Can anyone recommend specific brands/models and/or features I should be looking for? I'm disabled in a way that limits my ability to hold anything heavy, so lighter weight is good. I have a revolver, but that's probably not the best for standing up against a repressive regime.

I plan to train with whatever I get, of course. Thanks in advance.

Edit: There way too much information here for me to reply to it all individually, but I would like to say thank you to everyone for your very helpful responses.

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[–] Marvelicious@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Well, my experience is mostly with rural gun clubs, so range officers just aren't a thing except during scheduled events. At that point, it's basically incumbent on the club members to police themselves. I've seen that work well and I've seen it work very poorly. Actually, come to think of it, the specific range I mentioned used to be great. The facility is still excellent, but the old timers that made it that way have passed and the current crowd seem to view firearms as a talisman for manhood.

But the point I was trying to make is that Step 1 should probably be to reach out in your community, check reviews, etc, not to walk blindly into a potentially hostile situation. If you have a good range available, then sure, it's a great resource.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have been reaching out. Apparently so have many others, and there is not room for all of us newbies right now.

[–] Marvelicious@fedia.io 2 points 3 weeks ago

I can imagine, especially depending on what part of the country you're in. There is mostly pretty good advice in this thread. Beyond what's already been said, all I can say is keep your eyes open, trust the "vibes" of a situation and be safe.