Since Trump’s election, gun groups catering to progressives and people of color report a surge in interest as they look to defend themselves in a country that, to them, feels increasingly unstable.

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    9 hours ago

    Don’t be a fool. Everyone in America has guns or access to them. It’s trivial to buy one and many on the left own them all the same as anyone else.

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      9 hours ago

      Like 40% of American households own guns. Most gun owners just own multiple. Leftist should either arm themselves in preparation or be prepared to be trampled on.

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      6 hours ago

      Thats a nice lie that left/center leaning people keep telling themselves.

      The reality is that republicans by far have a higher percentage of gun owners.

      If there were a fight that started today, there would be a sweep.

      Then you have to remember that every force of violence in the US, LEOs, all branches of military, all support trump.

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          I’m not sure you can even vocalize what you’re trying to say here.

          The facts are just not in your favour.

          https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/24/key-facts-about-americans-and-guns/

          Key excerpt:

          45% of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents say they personally own a gun, compared with 20% of Democrats and Democratic leaners.

          You’ll find that all available information says similar.

          Republicans have a much higher percentage of gun ownership than democrats.

          It’s not just that they own more guns per individual. They have more individuals with guns.