With plenty of uncertainty and political turmoil, I’ve seen many people looking into guns for personal and community defense for the first time. So I’m making this post to help answer questions you may have!

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    Great idea for a thread!

    I always stress that guns are tools and, like any tool, you need the right tool for the job.

    For example:

    If this is the job:

    This is the wrong screwdriver:

    You need the right tool for the job. So when it comes to guns, what do you want to do?

    Hunt? What sort of game? Pests? Small game? Large game? Birds? Are you hunting for food or pest elimination?

    Home defense?

    Concealed carry?

    These are all vastly different categories and have different positives and negatives.

    • SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      8 days ago

      Absolutely it’s easy for people to shout from the hills “nobody needs multiple guns!” without thinking. Another comment I read said it’s like saying “why do you need so many golf clubs?”