But can you use that gun and expect to remain free? The new environment appears to be a manifestation of that principle “… in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, and out-groups whom the law binds, but does not protect.”
As in: if you (justifiably) use that weapon in self-defense, will the US ‘justice’ system as it is today properly see it as self-defense, or railroad you into prison (or worse)?
If I were in the USA today, that would be my very real fear. The courts are packed with ultra-conservative, Christian nationalists and there may be no protection for those who seek it there.
Defending your life may come with risks. (I cannot believe I had to type that out.)
My conceal-carry instructor put it like this, “You have to decide if your continued existence is worth the risk of that remaining existence being lived out in a concrete and steel box. Better be sure your ass is literally on the line before you draw, let alone fire.”
And that guy was a hardcore 2A, conservative, yee-haw type.
K, if you’re worried that the justice system will persecute you while being persecuted, then what does it matter? Are you hoping for someone else to save you while you’re being loaded into a cattle car?
I bought a gun for the first time the day after the concession speech went out. The best time to plant a tree…
I heartily recommend Paul Harrell’s YouTube videos. One of the finest teachers I’ve ever encountered. Browse his page, look for stuff regarding new gun owners, safety, etc.
For example; here’s an excellent presentation on negligent discharge. (Gun goes bang when you didn’t want it to.)
Plenty more on various weapons and ammo, how they actually work IRL. He never tells you what to think. In perfect lecture style, he shows you what he’s going to show you, shows you, recaps you what he just showed you, invites you to draw your own conclusion.
Alas, Paul died last year, nothing more from him ever again.
But can you use that gun and expect to remain free? The new environment appears to be a manifestation of that principle “… in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, and out-groups whom the law binds, but does not protect.”
As in: if you (justifiably) use that weapon in self-defense, will the US ‘justice’ system as it is today properly see it as self-defense, or railroad you into prison (or worse)?
If I were in the USA today, that would be my very real fear. The courts are packed with ultra-conservative, Christian nationalists and there may be no protection for those who seek it there.
Defending your life may come with risks. (I cannot believe I had to type that out.)
My conceal-carry instructor put it like this, “You have to decide if your continued existence is worth the risk of that remaining existence being lived out in a concrete and steel box. Better be sure your ass is literally on the line before you draw, let alone fire.”
And that guy was a hardcore 2A, conservative, yee-haw type.
Wilhoit’s law has never been more relevant
K, if you’re worried that the justice system will persecute you while being persecuted, then what does it matter? Are you hoping for someone else to save you while you’re being loaded into a cattle car?
I bought a gun for the first time the day after the concession speech went out. The best time to plant a tree…
I heartily recommend Paul Harrell’s YouTube videos. One of the finest teachers I’ve ever encountered. Browse his page, look for stuff regarding new gun owners, safety, etc.
For example; here’s an excellent presentation on negligent discharge. (Gun goes bang when you didn’t want it to.)
Plenty more on various weapons and ammo, how they actually work IRL. He never tells you what to think. In perfect lecture style, he shows you what he’s going to show you, shows you, recaps you what he just showed you, invites you to draw your own conclusion.
Alas, Paul died last year, nothing more from him ever again.