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Keep in mind that 9mm and .223/5.56 are rock bottom as cheap as they're ever going to be.
The window to do anything at a reasonable price is closing everywhere fast.
Find a friend or few that you can split the cost of buying a gun with, then share while you practice. You may not be able to have one you can have on hand, but being comfortable with a gun is one of the biggest hurdles early on, and we're going to be seeing a lot more of them soon...
Most of us who have guns... don't have just one, find someone near you with a range on the blazing sword website and go train with them.
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Don't ever let money be the issue of why you can't defend your rights.
Rent, credit card debt, bills... All of that doesn't matter when people start disappearing.
I am very happy to reach out on your behalf to any of the groups I posted. There are often folks that will help with training on the range. DM me if you like.
The firearm would be at the range run by the group, either SRA or JBGC or Blazing Sword
SRA is a good organization. However they are apparently fractured and their politics may not align. https://socialistra.org/
https://www.blazingsword.org/ is better for LGBTQ+ anarchists that tend to not get along with Tankies.
A more decentralized option could be a John Brown Gun Club https://www.counterextremism.com/supremacy/john-brown-gun-club
DM me and if you show up to one of the ranges, I'll donate ammo to them on your behalf that you can use. Usually there are courses where you can show up unarmed and they will give you training and gauge your interests and motives. Also I implore you to let yourself take up space and to accept help however it may come. You don't need to go to a gun range to find solidarity but there are many people out there that would really love any time or presence you can give. Showing up to a rally or a protest is free. Be well and remember that you are deserving of attention. All aid is mutual, all you need to do is show up.
I can't seem to figure out locations for any of them besides SRA who only have one on the other side of the state from me (and I can't be doing a 4 hour drive to learn about guns on a regular basis). I live in Missouri which is flooded with MAGA which, even as a cishet dude, I don't feel comfortable around.
https://theliberalgunclub.com/about-us/logo/ I cannot vouch for the above but they say they have instructors in Missouri, you could reach out, if you can afford a class I'm sure that the instructor would tell you where friendly ranges are.
If you have the means to go to a "regular" shooting range this article could help. I do apologize for the AI art, however the talking points are valid. If taken with a grain of salt. https://liberalwithagun.com/what-to-expect-at-the-gun-range-as-a-first-time-shooter-liberal-friendly-guide/ Also you don't need to buy all the shit on there. In fact I would suggest just going to a Cabella's or similar and buy 100 rounds of 9mm if you want to try a handgun or 5.56 if you want to try an AR. Rent the gun at the shop, and the shooting lane. Let people know you're a new shooter. You'll get whatever test you need to pass according to your state (if any, I know, it's insane) and also the RSO will likely show you the way to safely handle the weapon.
A hipoint pistol can be had for about a hundred dollars. I've definitely been in a place in my life where a hundred dollars might as well have been a million. So I get it, I do. But if you can swing it, a cheap pistol throws lead just as fast as an expensive one does.
Training doesn't have to cost a lot. Just use it. Get comfortable with it. You don't have to do fancy drills or fire from the hip. Just use it.
I'm fortunate to have free state game lands to go to. Perhaps you do too.
Bullets cost a lot when you're training from 0
True, they're not free. But when you shoot with purpose and you're not just mag dumping, it's worth it.
Do you have any good guides on this? One of the things I have seen with new shooters is adjusting to the sound of the gun itself is its own barrier.
I apologize if I'm offering you specifically unsolicited advice, this is really just a general answer to your question. If you're interested, feel free to DM me and I'm very happy to talk to you in a more specific sense if you're an RSO for a leftist range or if you're interested in becoming one.
This is a great resource for talking to other leftists about self defense and to help them navigate what they feel they can do, or what they feel they need.
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/j-clark-three-way-fight
As far as training, there are tons of great drills for beginners, the first course I usually teach doesn't include any live ammo, just some pop cap training ammo. First we go over gun safety basics, all guns are loaded, what the muzzle is, never to point that muzzle at anything you do not intend to destroy, where the index finger goes, what a good grip is, what a good stance is, how to use the iron sights, how to use the optic, then after that. I go over the manual of arms of whatever weapon they're training on, usually one of mine in 9mm or 5.56. That's usually the first day. Then I ask them what they want to train on the next time they come and to please bring a box of whatever ammo they're looking to train with. That's really just to gauge interest as I almost always send them home with that ammo and help them work out a plan to get a firearm.
I usually send them this article to check out before they come to the range. https://liberalwithagun.com/what-to-expect-at-the-gun-range-as-a-first-time-shooter-liberal-friendly-guide/
Once they have a weapon I usually show them some good dry fire drills to do at home, with an empty magwell of course. https://proarmory.com/blog/dry-fire-drills/ is a good resource, don't buy any of the shit they're suggesting though. Not for the first year atleast.
As far as drills go once they understand what a weapon is and I'm confident they're not gonna perforate me?
These guys are chuds, but it's a good course of fire https://www.pewpewtactical.com/low-round-count-drills/
Not unsolicited, very much so appreciated.
Not really, to be honest. Practice, experience, and learn from your mistakes. ;) I just shoot when I can and pick up random knowledge here and there. It helps if you have a friend with more guns than you because they'll be willing to show them off.
As for the sound, I almost always go outdoors. Fresh air is better for your lungs and ears than an indoor range.
Get a suppressor. They can be expensive, but if they're legal in your state, look into it. They'll save your ears and make the concussion go away. Your shooting neighbors will appreciate it too. Feel free to PM with any questions you might have.
And having the mental stability with which to not inflict harm upon yourself with said firearm, of which I'm not confident I have, so me too :D
No no get it and training and aiming with it firing coupel shots save all the other shots. But train mainly with airsoft to fire cheaply while learning to maneuver/positioning/etc
Fixed: (No no thats good. Get firearm and training and aiming with it firing couple shots save all the other shots for when needed. But train mainly with airsoft to fire cheaply while learning to maneuver/positioning/etc)
Anyone got a internet checklist of what people should learn? Theres a lot that has to be learned then hourly daily practice to keep it refined
Edit: My brain went through it with first part of post commenting without sense what I meant to say. To put it frank that's good for them!!
Best of luck out there. Look for community. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
https://translifeline.org/resource_category/relocation-assistance/
Reach out to any of the groups on here, they'll help if they can. Also they fucking live for this shit, so not calling is more of a burden than calling. They would be legitimately happy that you reached out.
I bet you are not too far from a DSA or PSL chapter, you will find LGBTQ community there and they are very understanding of having no money. Also they will likely be able to help with other monetary burdens.