While I don’t expect or hope to ever need it, as an American, I would like to be prepared to resist as much as necessary if needed. It’s looking like it might be needed at some point here.
I’m looking to get a rifle or two for that specific purpose just in case. Can anyone recommend specific brands/models and/or features I should be looking for? I’m disabled in a way that limits my ability to hold anything heavy, so lighter weight is good. I have a revolver, but that’s probably not the best for standing up against a repressive regime.
I plan to train with whatever I get, of course. Thanks in advance.
Edit: There way too much information here for me to reply to it all individually, but I would like to say thank you to everyone for your very helpful responses.
Well, my experience is mostly with rural gun clubs, so range officers just aren’t a thing except during scheduled events. At that point, it’s basically incumbent on the club members to police themselves. I’ve seen that work well and I’ve seen it work very poorly. Actually, come to think of it, the specific range I mentioned used to be great. The facility is still excellent, but the old timers that made it that way have passed and the current crowd seem to view firearms as a talisman for manhood.
But the point I was trying to make is that Step 1 should probably be to reach out in your community, check reviews, etc, not to walk blindly into a potentially hostile situation. If you have a good range available, then sure, it’s a great resource.
I have been reaching out. Apparently so have many others, and there is not room for all of us newbies right now.
I can imagine, especially depending on what part of the country you’re in. There is mostly pretty good advice in this thread. Beyond what’s already been said, all I can say is keep your eyes open, trust the “vibes” of a situation and be safe.