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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.