Description: a Border Collie with a rainbow collar, hunched over and snarling with their hackles raised. They are posed protectively in front of a lamb with a trans flag collar. Text above says, “Protect Your Herd”.
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https://bsky.app/profile/antlersish.bsky.social/post/3ljg6fpt6r22v
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In terms of sheer number of firearms, I’m close to the average American gun owner
Still below average though lol
And don’t forget, knowing how to use your weapons is more important than just having them. Yes an amateur with a weapon is still dangerous, but someome who knows how to use a tool is far more effective than someone who doesn’t know how.
And if you know someone with a few different kinds practice with theirs before you buy your own. The last thing you want to do is get something you can’t handle/use and have it gather dust.
And stick to common calibers, trust me. You want to be able to get ammo basically anywhere without issue.
And if you don’t, some gun ranges have rentals. This can be a good way to shoot a variety of calibers and designs to see what you like.
mr range officer i would like to rent some bullets. the internet said i could
You rent them in the same way you rent beer.
If I start pissing out bullets at a gun range…
Its worth noting how little practice you actually need to be dangerous to the correct person.
Good point, I’m used to living in an area with a really high percentage of people who are gun owners (like higher than the national average) so I didn’t even think of that.
An additional bonus point: if you don’t feel comfortable personally owning firearms or having them in your home, having a larger group of friends can help. The more people you know the more likely you are to know a gun owner or someone who’s comfortable owning firearms.