I've told some insufferable people here in TX similar when they talk about the left not being armed. "You realize that if you go far enough left you end up with AKs in the Jungle, right?"
I haven't moved anywhere, except maybe about any faith in anarchy not working out. It's just the 'conservatives' have gone to right wing vanishing point, so call me 'Leftist.'
Become class conscious, join clubs, learn skills, acquire tools, be ready to stand on business and not give in to repression or egotistical infighting. That should be on the mind of every American!
At least the guy who called himself a Socialist actually defined Socialism correctly. I don't trust anybody who uses the word "Socialism" and doesn't define it.
Or… *woke *libtard *DEI *CRT *Marxism *Communism Aka the right’s usual boogaloo buzzwords they throw in out of where the sun don’t shine to make their arguments sound cogent. It’s been their strategy for years… divide and conquer while cleaning the clocks of both white and minority working class voters simultaneously. It’s as American as Ford, Baseball and Apple Pie.
@@ShaunHull1775not all socialism has state ownership of the means of production, some models enforce all corporations to become workers cooperatives so that each company is run by the workers directly. Then the state nationalizes certain important industries such as healthcare and power grids. The exact blend of all this has a decent amount of wiggle room. This is the socialism I'm inclined towards at least.
"Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the working class must be frustrated, by force, if necessary." - Karl Marx
@@SolutionsWithin Truth! I know so many centrists/liberals/normal people buying guns in droves now just in case SHTF. The difference is.. those of us not maga/trump supporters/nut jobs aren't looking to purposefully start shit or flaunt our guns by carrying them around in stores and what not. We'd rather be peaceful and act like adults, not angry bullies like Trump.
How did we go from being a country where a black man could win an election and become the President of the United States, to a country with a President who has appointed an avowed and tattooed White Nationalist to be at the head of our entire military as Secretary of Defense? I am a 68 year old white guy, retired, who voted for Obama and Kamala. It is hard to watch the decline of civility in America. There have always been those who take kindness as a sign of weakness but never as extreme as it is today. I know a lot of kind people who would be defenseless if their lives were threatened. I can't imagine how a civil war would play out in a modern environment. I totally understand why people feel it necessary to become familiar with firearms. I hope they never have to use them outside a firing range.
Democracy is fragile. Look at the Roman Republic, Weimar Republic, or even at other countries today. Hungary, Turkey, Russia, Israel, among many others, have already gone from democracy to dictatorial rule.
To answer the question "What happened to everything, how did a Nazi come to power?" I will give you the following My View is as follows: Nothing changed. The American people have not fundamentally changed. People are not any less civil or good than before. All that has happened is the natural progression of a capitalist liberal republic in decline. The decline towards fascism starts with a decline in living conditions, this is the same for all places that have gone to shit. The essentials of life become more expensive while wages stagnate. Food, water, housing, and gasoline become unaffordable and people begin to suffer. At this stage the rich are richer than ever before and the masses are having a bad time. Capitalism is in decline and people are desperate. The second phase is when a right winger comes along and says he can fix everything. He will blame minorities for the failing economic system. "Its those illegals who stole your jobs" or "The reason food costs so much is because of the striking workers". This happens in tandem with the failure of a radical leftist movement to organize and seize power. The rich, who own all your news, will use it to spread propaganda. We all saw the disparity between what average people think of Brain Thompson getting shot and what every newscaster had to say. In Weimar germany, the republic brutally repressed the workers. They shot hundreds of workers with machine guns and crushed workers power. If a militant labor movement had formed in the US somewhere around a year ago. Your politicians would denounce us and the police would shoot us. It is the hurdle to overcome which all effective labor organizers must jump. Following either a failure to organize an alternative or the successful repression by the state, the fascists will come to power. In some cases they will not hold on to power for long enough to install there dictator, at which point they will leave power and an uninspiring liberal will return. As things will not get much better, the fascist return is CERTAIN. When they do install a dictator, everything gets worse. The fascist will ramp up blame on the minorities. They will say "we must not just deport the immigrants, but kill them all." From there, the rest is history, and will be written in history books again if we do not bring down the state and capitalism. These systems produce fascism when under stress, if you do not destroy them, we will repeat history forevermore. Anyway, that's my political essay for the week, Long live Libertarian Communism and have a good day.
Because half the country lost its shit at the fact that a Black man not only became president and wound up being a pretty damn good one but also refused to live up to all the shit they were told would happen if he did. Given the choice between the evidence of their senses and the strength of their (wildly racist) convictions, millions of Americans chose to abandon their senses.
aka class struggle/class war, bourgeoisie VS prolotériat . pls read a book and stop acting like you reinvented something that leftist (not liberals) have been saying for 150 yrs
Incredibly funny comment section, full of people not realizing a lot of American leftists are not actually aligned with the American Democrats. It's just that America's 2 party system as it is makes it nigh-impossible for another alternative. All that said, solid work on the documentary. "Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary” -Karl Marx
Yes!!! The dems are the only reasonable option. There is nothing else, but they're failing at their assignment miserably and are losing all power, and to think America voted for this.
So as soon as the communists achieved unchallenged power, they let the Russian people keep their arms and ammo right? Oh, that’s right…if you get your wish, you will be put in a camp or mass grave shortly after you realize the dream of tyrants. Russia and Soviet countries don’t do gay, trans, chi mos etc.
@@mayuzanevideos the first part of what you wrote makes sense, but the voters enforce the 2 party system. If whatever things you favor were popular things would be different
Honestly right wing gun RUclipsrs are some of the most annoying one note joke types of people I have ever seen, every fucking video “freedom seeds” “durrrr California bad durrrr” “Freedom week magazines” “Durrr don’t step on snek” And so many texmex losers who think just because they have the same hobby as the hegemonic whites, that this somehow makes them more American than others of the same skin color, it doesn’t, ur still a sub human to them, they still get hella shit talked behind their backs by their “white buddies” every time they leave the range, I love guns but the brain dead Nazi culture surrounding it is quite stale, and lame and I would not like to be associated with it. This seems cool though.
13:54 this right here is why it’s so silly to me that so many right wingers will claim that shooting is really tough and manly, as someone who is very much not tough and manly in the slightest, the first time i shot any firearm i did better than the majority of the older, taller, more muscular dudes in my class. my instructor pointed out to me that i had shot multiple of the same holes twice. shooting isn’t gendered because doing shit aint gendered. absolutely silly that so many americans have convinced ourselves that it is.
I believe it’s ego that gets in the way of being a good marksman. The most natural shooters I’ve ever met were women and I think it had everything to do with respecting the weapon while not fearing it or what other people expected of them. At the same time, a lot of the worst shooters were also women. I think this was due to fear of the weapon and preconceived notions.
I'm a guy, I've taught many of my friends shooting and safe gun handling. The wives are always better. Ladies have better small motor skills and they don't let ego get in the way / they don't think they know what they don't know.
I never felt the need to own or learn to use a gun until now and I'm 53. I personally hate guns, but I have this sickening feeling of dread with our new fascist regime in office and I feel the need to protect myself and my family.
There's a slogan I once heard that sticks with me, "Don't get scared, get organized." You have good reason to feel a sense of dread, and you're certainly not the only one; channel that feeling into linking up with other people who feel the same way. If you can join an organization like the SRA and learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your community, that's great, whether or not you ever actually need to use those skills. And just as important as those skills is having connections; having a support structure of likeminded people who can, if push comes to shove, mobilize to help each other or others in need is the single most important thing if and when things get really bad. Because we're vulnerable on our own, but together we have real power. Stay strong my friend, I hope you and the rest of us can build those skills and connections so that if worst comes to worst we can keep ourselves and each other safe.
@SomasAcademy Thanks so much for your kind words and great advice. Being prepared seems like the only logical solution. I'd rather be prepared than surprised and scared. Peace and good will to you as well, my friend. ❤️
Think we can all agree that the 2A is about the average citizen's (left or right) right to own firearms to protect themselves and their families from government oppression, criminals, and extremist fringe groups.
@@tyedrichill8097 I would say that the Majority of our Societal issues would solve if we could all stand to be more kind and empathetic, regardless of political leaning, though particularly in regards to Working Class. Economic and Broader issues do come from Systemic and Legislative issues however, so in that you have a point. Try not to discount Empathy and Kindness however. I truly think that's the one thing that gives me hope is our ability to relate and understand.
Fantastic. Cisgender straight white male, combat vet, I support each and every one of you in this video. I’m looking to join. Hopefully I’ll see some of you in person! KEEP GOING ❤
for you self described conservatives in the comments who are happy to see people arm themselves regardless of politcal affiliation i commend your principle and appreciate it but consider where some other principles of yours are leading this country right now and that you may have more in common with leftists than you think. safety health dignity and autonomy to all. thank you
@@Blackhawk5656 Could not be more wrong, the right has dragged everyone backwards every time they've had the power. From subsidizing corporations that directly harm the people and environment, to sowing division in a manufactured culture war, at this point the only reason the phobic right exists it to oppose progress against corporatism.
@ Government subsidization is not a right wing ideology. It is in fact the exact opposite. The right moves for little to no state involvement in economics. No centralized economic power would be our ultimate goal. State run regulatory systems are preferred so that they can compete.
I think about the similarities often, but I’m a leftist. Conservatives don’t even know that the left exists. It’s hard to square actively supporting the right-wing, even in our two party system.
As a lifelong pacifist, i made the decision this weekend to arm myself and get training on proper and safe use. I will be practicing daily. I will not go quietly. We MUST be prepared to defend that which is sacred, be it our family, our friends, our lives, or our country.
As an NRA certified instructor, and one who is very very fussy about safety, I was very impressed with the gun handling and range management I saw in this video. Marking the gun case so you'll know the muzzle is always pointing in a safe direction impressed me a lot. That is something I have never heard or even thought about before. Thank you for giving me something new to pass along to my students! ❤ Being one myself I can definitely understand why the trans women might be apprehensive about getting involved in the firearms community. It is predominately male and right wing, a large number of which aren't that friendly towards trans people. My situation is different since I transitioned later in life, and had already been in the shooting community for more than half a century. I also lean libertarian in my political views so I'm an easier fit with the right wing than a socialist would be. I can also understand the feeling they all show that they are more comfortable with people who are more like them. When I first transitioned I eased back into the gun world by shooting with the Boston Pink Pistols. That gave me the confidence to move back into the mainstream. I hope that as they gain confidence, the members of the SRA also do that. There is so much to learn by being with people who have a common interest. In closing I want to say that I'd be proud to shoot with the SRA, and I'm sure that many other shooters of all persuasions would mirror my thought. ❤
Not even 30 seconds into this video it shows someone racking their AK to clear it BEFORE dropping their magazine. As a veteran and gun owner I fully support all Americans’ rights to bear arms, no matter their political ideology. The left has shot itself in the foot, so to speak, with their aversion to gun rights, and most of these left leaning gun groups display a fundamental lack of skill and knowledge when it comes to safety, manipulation, practical application, etc. There is a chasm wide gap between the left and the right when it comes to gun culture, and I’m not sure what it will take for them to close that gap.
many leftists are social libertarians &, in fact, both philosophies fit very well together. we just don't believe the wealthy should be able to use the gov't to oppress us & need to be kept in check... there's a lot more in common with the right & left than the powers that be would have us believe.
@DontTr3ad0nMe This group is in its infancy, certainly the more people come the better the enviroment is, considering majority of these people never in their lives held a gun, these are normal
@@DontTr3ad0nMe The left has no problem with folks owning firearms.. They just want sensible laws in place to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and those that should not have firearms. It's not that complicated.
I owned 0 weapons last year. I have a fairly large arsenal now. When i go camping with my coworkers they all make fun of me because im the only leftist there. If you can afford it, and can have them safely in your presence, i recommend it in America as a leftist.
Yes armed from the billionaires you mean. And the kind of power nothing outside a large country would have. One person now holds. Been armed is mandatory.
@@FigFirearmsHe accomplished so much more than you ever will. Saint Luigi even with one simple act had united healthcare role back a new policy they where implementing of not paying for the medication that would have kept you under long enough to finish a surgical procedure. Should really do some research maga.
"What changed the way that I was feeling was when the COVID pandemic came and ripped the mask off the United States of America. I think that what happened with COVID was that a lot of people out there saw that the government and the existing economic structures had absolutely no interest in alleviating the pain and suffering of the common folk...." Tell the truth!
I had a non-violent drug-related felony 25 years ago. No Police contacts since. In my 60's in CA -still can't defend my family. There needs to be a path for people like me to have their rights restored...
Lies. FBI DOJ background check will still show felony convictions. When you signed the sentencing paperwork, it's explicit about you permanently losing your right to own a firearm, tear gas, explosives, etc m@@GRUPPA.KOLDUN
It's a fucking universal idea but fucktards like you worships the NRA that doesn't advocate for gun rights instead they advocate for more gun sales makiing dangerous people obtain gun thus.making dems pass shitty gun laws. Reminder that the NRA and Reagan was the cause of strict gun laws in Cali banning non white people to take arms. That is why we are never going to get automatic weapons coz the gun manufacturers are already content selling you cucks with semi auto as long as they get their bottom line. In conclusion: yes, it doesn't matter if you're left or right it's universal that people on both sides will take arms but cucks and scabs like these cuckservative thinks red tape laws that will prevent dangerous people from owning gun is the fault of Democrats whilst their cuck masters in the gun industries lobbies to sell guns to anyone and use the 2A to scapegoat their shifty business practice.
I grew up in a conservative household and have been shooting since I was 7. I switched to liberal in undergrad a little over a decade ago and now consider myself a leftist, but I haven't really gone to a range consistently since I made the ideological switch. Either lack of time time or weather when I had the opportunity to go to the range, and then I had roommates when I went to grad school. I keep toying with the idea to get a firearm but my biggest concern is safe storage. This video really brought back that itch to go back to the range. I'm proficient with rifles, but hand guns have always been a struggle for me to be accurate with. Before I start looking into local chapters, maybe I'll take my cousin up on his offer to go shooting on his dad's farm, where there is plenty of space to practice.
I don’t have a political ideology. But I see which way the wind is blowing with overt, emboldened bigotry and bullying. So I absolutely support vulnerable people refusing to be helpless victims.
Just from his size you don't know the guys heath. I worked security with a guy bigger than him who could run, overtake and takedown young fit Individuals.
Unfortunately being alienated or discriminated against in a firearm shop/range is a common thing, no matter what you look like. The people who are typically in charge are arrogant and think they are superior because they run a gun shop. It's aggravating and annoying, but once I find out that's how they do business I don't go back.
Don't know what ranges or shops you've been to but I have never encountered such people in my entire life. I chat up the guys behind the counter all the time.
That’s the nature of the gun shop sometimes. The stakes are high when what you sell is a weapon. But some do take it to a whole other level of arrogance and uncomfotability
@@CertifiedSunsettbh I’ve been to a lot of gun shows where they are just douchey and I’m just an average person. Been to a handful where they act like you are annoying them being there
I'm an *ARMED LEFTIST!* I have firearms training, but I'm really into blades and clubs since in CA I can't carry a firearm with me. My channel is dedicated to showing off my VAST collection of edged weapons.
What I found reading the reviews: there were several that referred to the gun club as a paramilitary group. Such as "they aren't moving as a team" or "they don't have plating." Apparently, most viewers missed the premise of this piece, "reclaiming self-defense" by people that have been socially marginalized and demonized. Apparently, this scares some people. Possibly those very same people that partake in the demonizing of others?
It's simply an observation that individuals depicted in this documentary are behind the curve when it comes to the current iteration of firearms culture. The ability of the individual needs to resemble that of a conventional force's rifleman, not just simply point a rifle and hit a target. This ability includes demonstration of competently shooting, but also moving and communicating with others in a team. Equipment such as body armor, radios, compasses, night vision, are all tools used by teams who are keeping up with the cultural curve in order to achieve parity with a typical rifle squad/platoon. TL;DR: it's not enough to only shoot. Train as a team and equipment yourself properly
@@obdavedzah ...the word "self" is used purposefully here. skippin over it, while replying to a comment about others skippin over it, is incredible work. while there are certainly other skill sets to learn for other circumstances, that isn't the point of the skills being offered by this association... not preparing for war, simply providing a welcoming environment to learn the basics of gun ownership as it pertains to defending their own life.
@Krazie-Ivan I was simply contextualizing, "mansplaining," the reason others are saying that these shooters need armor and to move as a team. I am aware that the SRA exists solely to spread awareness and to teach relative newcomers how to use firearms. However, as an outside observer, several individuals were wearing armor carriers without armor. Education on the proper use of equipment and gear is important, not only to fight and defend yourself effectively, but to also present a competent and professional appearance.
@@obdavedzah Theres next to no point for the average joe to be in a "militia", if you like guns great, but that doesn't mean you now have to be a milita
I'm a trans an-Com. Had an accident with guns when I was young (my brothers played firing squad with me using our grandfather's rifles, but they weren't loaded thankfully). So I struggle with guns. But it's nice to see gun owners on the Left. I fear for my safety in the days ahead, but people such as yourselves give me hope. Solidarity, comrades!
Guns are useful, and will be necessary, but they're only a tool among others. You might want to get into food production or medicine, or a million other things necessary for survival. Get buddies who can handle them tho.
Life time progressive Liberal who knows how to hit my target. At the farm, we have a shooting range and shooting shed. Where Liberally minded people practice a lot. And ya, we have AKz and M16z. And thousands of rounds.What
Ha! Y'all sound like us. Our farm is offgrid and we are definitely armed and socially liberal. From my experience it levels the playing field nicely. I'm in a deep red state surrounded by maga. They don't mess with us. They may not particularly like us but it keeps them respectful and in their own lane.
Rights are only possible under very specific political and theological presuppositions. In many political ideologies, rights as you mean them are antithetical.
If the trans woman in the black and white stripes sees this (so sorry I forgot your name), you need to be getting your stock lower into the pocket of your shoulder. One of the trainers there should've addressed this. Not trying to criticize, just educate. You guys are awesome btw 😊
The key difference between the le ft and the ri ght when it comes to gv ns, is the le ft arms itself only when it is pu sh ed into a co rn er finally needs to defend its own freedom and that of others, and there are ab so lu te ly no pe ac ef ul al te rn at iv es le ft. The ri ght ar ms itself all the time, because it is always jonesing to en d the fr ee do m of others.
If anyone is wondering why people want an alternative to the NRA and dealing with right-wing Fudds at the range, just check out the comment section. On a lighter note, great video.
I believe in human lives over property I humanize and understand the reasons as to why burglaries happen Empathy plays a large part in rehabilitating people You can't rehabilitate if someone's dead
Someone commented about "literacy", and many of the comments here show significantly better grasp of both politics and language than 90% of the 2A characters.
I appreciate that you let the people speak for themselves and did not interject any of your own commentary. Excellent documentary. Best i have seen of it's kind
As a right leaning independent, I 100% support the right of people on the left to own firearms. The Second Amendment protects us all or it protects none of us.
@@Uncommonsenses When we talk about Leftism here, we aren't talking about Liberals. Leftism refers to Socialists & Communists. There's a saying that goes, "If you go far enough Left, you get your guns back." Liberals are not Leftists
@@ericispublius Except... the first things socialists and communists do when they take total control is disarm the public so they can't be questioned or overthrown by the will of their own people.
I am kinda sick of being into guns and the only people I see agreeing with me on that subject being the kinds of conservatives I would never want to associate with.
Country folks might be surprised by what they find in "blue" counties. Also, the second amendment is extra important now that the right has elected an authoritarian.
Yes. I consider myself a progressive/socialist also. This type of movement is very important. The right loves to be all "guns, freedom, and liberty!...but for only white cis-het men..." 😑 Well as a proud lady owner of am 9mm, I think otherwise. They should know that the 2nd amen. and the right of personal defense applies to everyone. "Self-defense is not just a set of techniques, it's a state of mind that begins with the belief that you are worth defending” -Rorion Gracie
Only in America is this possible. Fear of our neighbours, the right to bear as many arms as you can stock up on. A reality, nonetheless. To battle the barbarians we can sometimes turn into the barbarians we are fighting against. I detest violence guns, I also say, "Stay strong and protect the weak". My best wishes to my Muslim, Jewish, black, multicultural, multi-religious, and LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters.
I'm always amused when Americans discuss their right to bear arms as a protection against outside threats. If US citizens ever had to defend their home turf, it would just take a few hours for their former neighbors to point the guns at them out of fear, pride and ignorance.
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It's only going to worsen with Americans now being told to report their neighbours and their own family members to the authorities(MAGA agenda).
Lol wtf? You're not a barbarian for taking your self defense seriously. Quite the opposite. In order to maintain a stable and safe society, you have to have the means to fight for it. True barbarianism is when you start trying to hold dominion over others or take their resources, not defending youself and your own.
@@subjekt5577 Okay, true of false? Are you defending yourself from a tyrannical government or your Right-wing neighbors? It seems we can only (your words) "maintaining a stable and safe society" with a gun. Most of the citizens in Britain, Australia, Canada, and most of the whole world don't carry guns. We do because of laws we created in the past protect ourselves from Native Americans, slave revolts, and horse thieves.
Proud long time gun owner. Anarcho-syndicalist views. I will always encourage anyone I know to purchase firearms and teach them how to use them, strip, clean and oil them, and obviously gun safety. Not everyone grew up hunting or around firearms. Those of us who did, have a duty to teach those who want to learn. I need to get my trainers certification if it's not just people I know well.
Strongly support the practice of martial arts. The Chinese character for martial arts is literally "stop violence". The inner balance and confidence it gives you is priceless.
My thinking on wages is that the higher ups at companies (especially large corporations) should be limited to a certain percentage more than what their lowest paid employees are paid… That way they are incentivised to pay their employees more… (also hopefully stuff stays affordable (or is actually affordable))…
People need to remember to always defend anyone’s freedoms and rights. I’m against abortion, I think it’s wrong and nothing will change my mind. But to my belief god gave us free will, it’s wrong to restrict peoples right to the pursuit of happiness. If some decides to get an abortion who am I to restrict them? I know this maybe off topic, but it is just an example. I think right wing 2A people should embrace leftist exercising 2A rights. Because at the end of the day right vs left is just another way to keep us distracted. Remember love your neighbors, even if you may have disagreements.
Your right keep religion out of other people business but unfortunately even though ur side does that the Right would not themselves if they minded their business.
In disallowing abortion - women are dying because hospitals and doctors are afraid of prison. Many are leaving the ob-gyn field completely because they can not watch a woman die or go through sepsis just because they can not abort a fetus that is killing the mother. Not everyone uses abortion as birth control. Miscarriages carry a high risk the later in term they happen. So now women (you can look it up) are being accused of murder when they have miscarried. If they are miscarrying in the parking lot or the ER and are hemorrhaging they will be lucky if the doc can be sure that there is no heartbeat in the fetus sooner rather than later
Leftists just want to bring the Cultural Revolution to US. When they win the second civil war, you can kiss your 2A rights goodbye. There are no gun rights in commie countries. Leftists only see guns as temporary disposable tools.
Based. Agree to disagree. I get the pro life arguments and I feel them, it's just a nuanced area of science and life bc its literally that state of in-between, so the respect is always appreciated
Im a die hard pacifist but these right wing lunatics are making me appreciate the 2nd amendment yall aren't the only ones who can bare arms the confederacy lost in the past and it will loose again
As a conservative, I fully support their realization of how important defending your family, life, lifestyle and beliefs are. Regardless of what way the pendulum of government is swinging, the people's ability to prevent oppression is paramount to liberty. Maybe next they'll figure out that the US Constitution is something worth defending too, especially from corporate collusion in our government. Neither side is supportive of the individual American any longer. We need to stop dividing ourselves and start holding our elected officials accountable.
@brokentinsel there's that fake inclusive side that the left is infamous for. They ( above ) promoted a very inclusive positive message and yet you still couldn't accept it but you want everyone to accept you and your ideas and opinions. At the end of the day it's supposed to be " We The People " together so our government can't do what government's around the world have done and are doing to it's citizens. We means all of us. We'll have to try to look past our differences and get along someday. 🤷✌️
@@brokentinselBro! I was thinking the same thing! They literally voted for a guy who has filled the upper levels of our government with unqualified billionaires…
@@brokentinsel I am most definitely not a supporter of the Orange Moron. My issue with the democratic party is they continue to promote the type of person that used to exclusively be represented by the Republican Party, corporate shills. The Biden family has done everything that the Republicans were blamed for (and still do), self promotion and enrichment above their obligation to serve the people. Yet, for some reason, leftists continue to support a party that is no longer supporting them. Socialism only works when you have decent, altruistic people in places of authority. Show me that person, and I'll show you the definition of the term rarity. Term limitations do not exist in Marxist Socialism, which has yet to produce a government in real life that works past stealing everything that isn't nailed down. Only a child blindly supports an ideology without admitting it's failures and faults. That's why the vast majority of "socialist" are young. Or, what the old Soviet system used to refer to as, "useful idiots". I hope you grow up to recognize that ALL political ideologies suffer from the same fatal flaw, corrupt humans, promoted by the ignorant. No government is to be trusted.
As a former republican voter and now democrat voter, I agree. My values never changed. I'm not a dick basically. Pro nature Pro temperance and Pro degrowth.
And half of the people in this video who said they were socialist don't even know what socialism is. Its like people think socialism, communism and liberal are synonyms.
0:30 take out the mag, then clear it 6:00 SAM put the stock in your shoulder, you're suppose to tilt your head into the stock, not bring it up. much love 11:51 person on the right, shorten your stance. it looks like you're trying to look over a wall, this can affect aim 15:23 lean forward a bit, you don't want the gun pushing you back much love
Scary times. What’s funny is that I’m a bit more conservative than these folks. We wouldn’t agree on a few things. That being said, I’d much rather join a group like this than any MAGA-ridden cults. Economics are one thing we might disagree on, but we 100% agree on individual liberty and acceptance. To live as one wants to without persecution is supposed to be a defining feature of the U.S.
I have been an independent voter since I turned 18 yrs old back in 1992. Wet to the USMC right out of high school. I have been voting strainght demo since the people decided to nominate a clown 9 yrs ago. I never stopped purchasing and training with my weapons no matter who was/is in power. God, Country, Corps SFMF
i used to be afraid of the thought about owning a gun when i was 16, seeing as how there was a mass shooting in my city the year before. now that i’m older, i know as a queer person, i will never be safe. my identity has been erased by the government and there are so many people that advocate for violence that self-defense is all i can rely on. my friend has a license and she’s been helping me take the steps to getting certified. i’ll probably never be able to actually afford to buy one given the wages suck, but i’d rather know how to use one than not know.
People have always made fun of me for being in support of the 2nd Amendment despite being a pretty left-leaning person (online spaces specifically). They tell me that my views are unaligned and that I’m actually just a conservative at heart, or that “I’m in the wrong place but on the right track” (not actual things they said, more like paraphrase, these specific people are incapable of making intelligent anecdotes). This is good proof of the opposite
@@lewisschreffler liberals (in American politics translated to global politics) are centrists essentially. Dont be afraid to be a bit more radical because we'll all need to be.
smart asses before you comment stuff like "that was always allowed" or "they finally discovered the second amendment", you are thinking of a liberal, not a leftist. Learn this difference and you will finally be on a level playing field as the people who actually know politics
People forget but historically the FBI targets leftwing organizations when they exercise their 2nd amendment rights. They formed COINTELPRO to incite criminal acts among Black Panther members and murdered their leadership. And although COINTELPRO is definct, the FBI has been caught multiple times in the last 5 years trying to entrap socialist organizations.
Social democrat here, so far I just own a pistol for self defense since I live in a densely packed city that has some heat from time to time. I'm for sensible gun laws, not for a ban, especially since arms-trafficking is the 2nd largest crime industry worldwide and you never want the powers that be to get too comfortable. However, violence is lame. Win conflicts with peace and humanity.
I'm worried about our country. I have signed up to take a gun safety class and am buying a hand gun. I feel it's ne essary to be able to protect myself. Im a single woman.
I ain’t with the economics of socialism or whatever, but I believe it’s every individual’s choice to be a part of whatever collective they want. I ain’t gonna stop anybody from joining a club. I’ll tell them if it’s a good or bad one, but I won’t stop em. I do think I’d partner with anybody who’s against the contemporary trickle-down economic system, even if they are socialist. Quite frankly, all that Reagan and his friends have done has ruined any meritocracy in a free market system.
Leftist are not Democrats. The Dems are Liberal, leftists oppose Liberalism outright. We hate the Dems and Reps more or less as much as each other often.
“Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered. Any attempt to disarm the workers should be frustrated, by force if necessary.” -Karl Marx This is why I have enough rifles to equip a full rifle squad. I have enough that I can equip others if need be. I learned socialism growing up around the military and it was reinforced when I enlisted myself. An armed population guarantees the consent of the governed through the ability to resist by force if that consent is attempted to be coerced. That is one of the few things that the gun nuts in the NRA and MAGA have right. Their inability to organize and their ideology is their shortfall.
Marginalized groups should never rely on the state to defend them.
Yep. Gotta have a "gang" for sheer survival.
What do you think the black Panthers were?
Learn from the EZLN, you don't need to wait for the government to give you permission.
We be ready. 😎🙉
@mriii4358 our miseducation didn't teach us facts and truths, the people have had to teach us truth.
People: You know you get more conservative as you get older!
Me: If you move far enough Left you get your guns back and John Brown did nothing wrong.
Leftist reporting in my John Brown hoodie right now. Older than I like to think about 😂
And the award for best comment of the day goes to this guy
I've told some insufferable people here in TX similar when they talk about the left not being armed. "You realize that if you go far enough left you end up with AKs in the Jungle, right?"
I have moved further and further left as I get older.
I haven't moved anywhere, except maybe about any faith in anarchy not working out. It's just the 'conservatives' have gone to right wing vanishing point, so call me 'Leftist.'
Become class conscious, join clubs, learn skills, acquire tools, be ready to stand on business and not give in to repression or egotistical infighting. That should be on the mind of every American!
certified true
Oppression can only end when the rich fall
No. Your side hates my people want us dead.
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@@mriii4358 Ah yeah, that's clearly worked every time in the last 10,000 years lol.
At least the guy who called himself a Socialist actually defined Socialism correctly. I don't trust anybody who uses the word "Socialism" and doesn't define it.
@@hawkname1234 socialism
Or…
*woke
*libtard
*DEI
*CRT
*Marxism
*Communism
Aka the right’s usual boogaloo buzzwords they throw in out of where the sun don’t shine to make their arguments sound cogent.
It’s been their strategy for years… divide and conquer while cleaning the clocks of both white and minority working class voters simultaneously.
It’s as American as Ford, Baseball and Apple Pie.
The means of production controlled by the state? What could go wrong?
@@ShaunHull1775controlledby the workers. Get your facts straight
@@ShaunHull1775not all socialism has state ownership of the means of production, some models enforce all corporations to become workers cooperatives so that each company is run by the workers directly. Then the state nationalizes certain important industries such as healthcare and power grids. The exact blend of all this has a decent amount of wiggle room. This is the socialism I'm inclined towards at least.
"Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the working class must be frustrated, by force, if necessary."
- Karl Marx
I never thought the righ teez could ever be correct in their op about saying they need their 🔫s just in case gov goes rogue. But here we are. Smh! 🥹
@@SolutionsWithin Truth! I know so many centrists/liberals/normal people buying guns in droves now just in case SHTF. The difference is.. those of us not maga/trump supporters/nut jobs aren't looking to purposefully start shit or flaunt our guns by carrying them around in stores and what not. We'd rather be peaceful and act like adults, not angry bullies like Trump.
"it is most urgent and essential that there be a universal arming of the people":
-Vladimir Lenin
That "workers of the world unite" kind of left will make a comeback.
Which side are you on?
Sure sure lol
To be a worker you need to hold down a job and move out of your parent's basement.
@@Ith4qua Come all of you good workers!
@@peghead surplus class moment ):
How did we go from being a country where a black man could win an election and become the President of the United States, to a country with a President who has appointed an avowed and tattooed White Nationalist to be at the head of our entire military as Secretary of Defense? I am a 68 year old white guy, retired, who voted for Obama and Kamala. It is hard to watch the decline of civility in America. There have always been those who take kindness as a sign of weakness but never as extreme as it is today. I know a lot of kind people who would be defenseless if their lives were threatened. I can't imagine how a civil war would play out in a modern environment. I totally understand why people feel it necessary to become familiar with firearms. I hope they never have to use them outside a firing range.
Democracy is fragile. Look at the Roman Republic, Weimar Republic, or even at other countries today. Hungary, Turkey, Russia, Israel, among many others, have already gone from democracy to dictatorial rule.
That Guy had lots of cheating done on his behalf, and lots of voter suppression & "lost" ballots
To answer the question "What happened to everything, how did a Nazi come to power?" I will give you the following
My View is as follows: Nothing changed. The American people have not fundamentally changed. People are not any less civil or good than before. All that has happened is the natural progression of a capitalist liberal republic in decline.
The decline towards fascism starts with a decline in living conditions, this is the same for all places that have gone to shit. The essentials of life become more expensive while wages stagnate. Food, water, housing, and gasoline become unaffordable and people begin to suffer. At this stage the rich are richer than ever before and the masses are having a bad time. Capitalism is in decline and people are desperate.
The second phase is when a right winger comes along and says he can fix everything. He will blame minorities for the failing economic system. "Its those illegals who stole your jobs" or "The reason food costs so much is because of the striking workers".
This happens in tandem with the failure of a radical leftist movement to organize and seize power. The rich, who own all your news, will use it to spread propaganda. We all saw the disparity between what average people think of Brain Thompson getting shot and what every newscaster had to say. In Weimar germany, the republic brutally repressed the workers. They shot hundreds of workers with machine guns and crushed workers power. If a militant labor movement had formed in the US somewhere around a year ago. Your politicians would denounce us and the police would shoot us. It is the hurdle to overcome which all effective labor organizers must jump.
Following either a failure to organize an alternative or the successful repression by the state, the fascists will come to power. In some cases they will not hold on to power for long enough to install there dictator, at which point they will leave power and an uninspiring liberal will return. As things will not get much better, the fascist return is CERTAIN. When they do install a dictator, everything gets worse. The fascist will ramp up blame on the minorities. They will say "we must not just deport the immigrants, but kill them all."
From there, the rest is history, and will be written in history books again if we do not bring down the state and capitalism. These systems produce fascism when under stress, if you do not destroy them, we will repeat history forevermore.
Anyway, that's my political essay for the week, Long live Libertarian Communism and have a good day.
Because half the country lost its shit at the fact that a Black man not only became president and wound up being a pretty damn good one but also refused to live up to all the shit they were told would happen if he did.
Given the choice between the evidence of their senses and the strength of their (wildly racist) convictions, millions of Americans chose to abandon their senses.
Because capitalism when threatened will not hesitate to push the fascism button
It ain't left or right. It's Up and Down. The sooner Americans realize that, the better it will get for everybody.
You’ve got that right.
People need to realize that what’s coming down on all our heads ain’t rain.
aka class struggle/class war, bourgeoisie VS prolotériat . pls read a book and stop acting like you reinvented something that leftist (not liberals) have been saying for 150 yrs
the problem is, most of the right has sided with the Up. Literal collaborators. So left vs right still holds because of that.
Which is a leftist idea. The right very much wants people to punch down and sideways.
@@UberTheRandom It's inherent to the right wing.
Incredibly funny comment section, full of people not realizing a lot of American leftists are not actually aligned with the American Democrats. It's just that America's 2 party system as it is makes it nigh-impossible for another alternative. All that said, solid work on the documentary. "Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary” -Karl Marx
Yet all countries based on Marxism have stringent gun control policies.
Yes!!! The dems are the only reasonable option. There is nothing else, but they're failing at their assignment miserably and are losing all power, and to think America voted for this.
So as soon as the communists achieved unchallenged power, they let the Russian people keep their arms and ammo right? Oh, that’s right…if you get your wish, you will be put in a camp or mass grave shortly after you realize the dream of tyrants. Russia and Soviet countries don’t do gay, trans, chi mos etc.
@@mayuzanevideos the first part of what you wrote makes sense, but the voters enforce the 2 party system. If whatever things you favor were popular things would be different
😂 yup. Your kinda just talking to a brick wall 😂
Honestly right wing gun RUclipsrs are some of the most annoying one note joke types of people I have ever seen, every fucking video “freedom seeds” “durrrr California bad durrrr” “Freedom week magazines”
“Durrr don’t step on snek”
And so many texmex losers who think just because they have the same hobby as the hegemonic whites, that this somehow makes them more American than others of the same skin color, it doesn’t, ur still a sub human to them, they still get hella shit talked behind their backs by their “white buddies” every time they leave the range, I love guns but the brain dead Nazi culture surrounding it is quite stale, and lame and I would not like to be associated with it.
This seems cool though.
This is true to all other minorities too that support these people because they think they fit in. They will come for them too.
For realllll tho and i dont know any left leaning gun tubers and im assuming its because of how much garbage you would get from the others
@@ryanmorris6021tacticool girlfriend is one
@@RiseOfAnarchism oh frl ? Bet i appreciate it greatly
@@ryanmorris6021Unfortunately she just stepped away from uploading/producing new content. InRangeTV is good too.
13:54 this right here is why it’s so silly to me that so many right wingers will claim that shooting is really tough and manly, as someone who is very much not tough and manly in the slightest, the first time i shot any firearm i did better than the majority of the older, taller, more muscular dudes in my class. my instructor pointed out to me that i had shot multiple of the same holes twice. shooting isn’t gendered because doing shit aint gendered. absolutely silly that so many americans have convinced ourselves that it is.
Done a lot of competitive rifle matches. The stereotype of smol girls being excellent marksman seems consistently true in my experience.
I believe it’s ego that gets in the way of being a good marksman. The most natural shooters I’ve ever met were women and I think it had everything to do with respecting the weapon while not fearing it or what other people expected of them. At the same time, a lot of the worst shooters were also women. I think this was due to fear of the weapon and preconceived notions.
I'm a guy, I've taught many of my friends shooting and safe gun handling. The wives are always better. Ladies have better small motor skills and they don't let ego get in the way / they don't think they know what they don't know.
I never felt the need to own or learn to use a gun until now and I'm 53. I personally hate guns, but I have this sickening feeling of dread with our new fascist regime in office and I feel the need to protect myself and my family.
You’re too old to not know what fascism means.
There's a slogan I once heard that sticks with me, "Don't get scared, get organized." You have good reason to feel a sense of dread, and you're certainly not the only one; channel that feeling into linking up with other people who feel the same way. If you can join an organization like the SRA and learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your community, that's great, whether or not you ever actually need to use those skills. And just as important as those skills is having connections; having a support structure of likeminded people who can, if push comes to shove, mobilize to help each other or others in need is the single most important thing if and when things get really bad. Because we're vulnerable on our own, but together we have real power. Stay strong my friend, I hope you and the rest of us can build those skills and connections so that if worst comes to worst we can keep ourselves and each other safe.
@SomasAcademy Thanks so much for your kind words and great advice. Being prepared seems like the only logical solution. I'd rather be prepared than surprised and scared. Peace and good will to you as well, my friend. ❤️
The left is just as armed as the right. We just dont advertise it.
@@totenfurwotan4478come see my safe room.
@@totenfurwotan4478 "nuh uh"
@@totenfurwotan4478ur low t is showing bro u need to advertise that u have a gun to get it back up
That's demonstrable crazy talk.
@@BayouGrovefuck around and find out then
The difference of litteracy between leftists and maga people tells you everything you need to know
Literate leftist here. You shouldn't make comments like that without being able to spell literacy. Don't make us look bad.
@@phatmonkey11I think they were referring to how often Maga people litter. Have you seen the aftermath of their events?
@@BGcam Plenty of littering lefties out there as well
When The Lorax is armed, no trees will be harmed.
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Think we can all agree that the 2A is about the average citizen's (left or right) right to own firearms to protect themselves and their families from government oppression, criminals, and extremist fringe groups.
What is the difference between "we the people" and "the proletariat"? Who are you talking about when you say "we can all"? The sandy hook families?
They’re not average. They are the fringe. Extremist. Radical.
@@robnewhere152crisis actors need not apply
There's only one side of the aisle that wants to ban guns
If youre fit to live in the free world, youre fit to be armed @robnewhere152
The fact people miss the fact of Just being fuckin decent and more patient and kind with eachother might fix most problems
So, wanna point it out to others?
Exactly, it’s called respect
No, a lot of problems are systemic. Niceness won't cut it, unless we are nicely implementing policy to keep things from sliding back to bad
Republicans aren't good people though? They're the ones who voted for a Fascist.
@@tyedrichill8097 I would say that the Majority of our Societal issues would solve if we could all stand to be more kind and empathetic, regardless of political leaning, though particularly in regards to Working Class.
Economic and Broader issues do come from Systemic and Legislative issues however, so in that you have a point. Try not to discount Empathy and Kindness however. I truly think that's the one thing that gives me hope is our ability to relate and understand.
Fantastic. Cisgender straight white male, combat vet, I support each and every one of you in this video. I’m looking to join. Hopefully I’ll see some of you in person! KEEP GOING ❤
There is no such thing as "cisgender" lol wtf
@@zakkbrown9522 literally just the opposite of transgender, mate. Learn your Latin.
stay cool dave
Yeah you definitely don't sound like an infiltrator or double agent.
@@melissajade7717fed bois couldn't pull off a beard like his.
We’ve always had guns. We just don’t feel the need to brag about it, or to nullify murder charges.
for you self described conservatives in the comments who are happy to see people arm themselves regardless of politcal affiliation i commend your principle and appreciate it but consider where some other principles of yours are leading this country right now and that you may have more in common with leftists than you think. safety health dignity and autonomy to all. thank you
Look where your principles lead the country? Shits fucked and its not the republican party that did it.
@@Blackhawk5656mega yikes take dude. Reagan essentially put us here
@@Blackhawk5656
Could not be more wrong, the right has dragged everyone backwards every time they've had the power. From subsidizing corporations that directly harm the people and environment, to sowing division in a manufactured culture war, at this point the only reason the phobic right exists it to oppose progress against corporatism.
@ Government subsidization is not a right wing ideology. It is in fact the exact opposite. The right moves for little to no state involvement in economics. No centralized economic power would be our ultimate goal. State run regulatory systems are preferred so that they can compete.
I think about the similarities often, but I’m a leftist. Conservatives don’t even know that the left exists. It’s hard to square actively supporting the right-wing, even in our two party system.
Im a democrat in chicago and somehow the right made me WANT guns 😂
As a lifelong pacifist, i made the decision this weekend to arm myself and get training on proper and safe use. I will be practicing daily. I will not go quietly. We MUST be prepared to defend that which is sacred, be it our family, our friends, our lives, or our country.
As an NRA certified instructor, and one who is very very fussy about safety, I was very impressed with the gun handling and range management I saw in this video. Marking the gun case so you'll know the muzzle is always pointing in a safe direction impressed me a lot. That is something I have never heard or even thought about before. Thank you for giving me something new to pass along to my students! ❤
Being one myself I can definitely understand why the trans women might be apprehensive about getting involved in the firearms community. It is predominately male and right wing, a large number of which aren't that friendly towards trans people. My situation is different since I transitioned later in life, and had already been in the shooting community for more than half a century. I also lean libertarian in my political views so I'm an easier fit with the right wing than a socialist would be.
I can also understand the feeling they all show that they are more comfortable with people who are more like them. When I first transitioned I eased back into the gun world by shooting with the Boston Pink Pistols. That gave me the confidence to move back into the mainstream. I hope that as they gain confidence, the members of the SRA also do that. There is so much to learn by being with people who have a common interest.
In closing I want to say that I'd be proud to shoot with the SRA, and I'm sure that many other shooters of all persuasions would mirror my thought. ❤
Not even 30 seconds into this video it shows someone racking their AK to clear it BEFORE dropping their magazine. As a veteran and gun owner I fully support all Americans’ rights to bear arms, no matter their political ideology. The left has shot itself in the foot, so to speak, with their aversion to gun rights, and most of these left leaning gun groups display a fundamental lack of skill and knowledge when it comes to safety, manipulation, practical application, etc. There is a chasm wide gap between the left and the right when it comes to gun culture, and I’m not sure what it will take for them to close that gap.
many leftists are social libertarians &, in fact, both philosophies fit very well together. we just don't believe the wealthy should be able to use the gov't to oppress us & need to be kept in check... there's a lot more in common with the right & left than the powers that be would have us believe.
@DontTr3ad0nMe
This group is in its infancy, certainly the more people come the better the enviroment is, considering majority of these people never in their lives held a gun, these are normal
@@DontTr3ad0nMe It sure looks that way. I definitely missed that. 😞
@@DontTr3ad0nMe The left has no problem with folks owning firearms.. They just want sensible laws in place to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and those that should not have firearms. It's not that complicated.
Well, it is America. 2A is a right, even for communists.
If America accepts that actual Nazis bear firearms, then the left has no alternative but to do the same.
I owned 0 weapons last year. I have a fairly large arsenal now.
When i go camping with my coworkers they all make fun of me because im the only leftist there.
If you can afford it, and can have them safely in your presence, i recommend it in America as a leftist.
I'm a pretty liberal guy, but Luigi Mangione has brought up a pretty good point about armed citizenry.
I don't think he's a good example of 2A tbh, he just murdered a rich guy and accomplished nothing from doing so.
@@FigFirearms accomplished nothing? Do some research I think you will be surprised what you find
Yes armed from the billionaires you mean. And the kind of power nothing outside a large country would have. One person now holds. Been armed is mandatory.
@@DaveJackalope yeah like pushing the fight against legalizing suppressors back 10 steps 🤦♂️
@@FigFirearmsHe accomplished so much more than you ever will. Saint Luigi even with one simple act had united healthcare role back a new policy they where implementing of not paying for the medication that would have kept you under long enough to finish a surgical procedure. Should really do some research maga.
"What changed the way that I was feeling was when the COVID pandemic came and ripped the mask off the United States of America. I think that what happened with COVID was that a lot of people out there saw that the government and the existing economic structures had absolutely no interest in alleviating the pain and suffering of the common folk...." Tell the truth!
I had a non-violent drug-related felony 25 years ago. No Police contacts since. In my 60's in CA -still can't defend my family. There needs to be a path for people like me to have their rights restored...
Absolutely. There needs to be a path. Maybe even by any means necessary.
Lies. FBI DOJ background check will still show felony convictions. When you signed the sentencing paperwork, it's explicit about you permanently losing your right to own a firearm, tear gas, explosives, etc m@@GRUPPA.KOLDUN
wtf is this fake story dude
Get a lawyer and file for expungement/expunction.
@@GRUPPA.KOLDUN who's asking for a hand out? Acting like asking for second chances for people who did their time is asking for a hand out. Please.
Strange to see people understand the entire concept of an armed public.
It's a fucking universal idea but fucktards like you worships the NRA that doesn't advocate for gun rights instead they advocate for more gun sales makiing dangerous people obtain gun thus.making dems pass shitty gun laws. Reminder that the NRA and Reagan was the cause of strict gun laws in Cali banning non white people to take arms.
That is why we are never going to get automatic weapons coz the gun manufacturers are already content selling you cucks with semi auto as long as they get their bottom line.
In conclusion: yes, it doesn't matter if you're left or right it's universal that people on both sides will take arms but cucks and scabs like these cuckservative thinks red tape laws that will prevent dangerous people from owning gun is the fault of Democrats whilst their cuck masters in the gun industries lobbies to sell guns to anyone and use the 2A to scapegoat their shifty business practice.
@@brianjones8673 republic* FTFY
About dam time
Repubs would think this way and repubs are to blame 😂
@@chrisivan_yt dude what are you sqying are you a DEMONrat
We never asked for this unrest; but well, this is the world we live in and we have to....adjust to the times.
Any and all unrest in America is perpetrated by leftists.
I grew up in a conservative household and have been shooting since I was 7. I switched to liberal in undergrad a little over a decade ago and now consider myself a leftist, but I haven't really gone to a range consistently since I made the ideological switch. Either lack of time time or weather when I had the opportunity to go to the range, and then I had roommates when I went to grad school. I keep toying with the idea to get a firearm but my biggest concern is safe storage. This video really brought back that itch to go back to the range. I'm proficient with rifles, but hand guns have always been a struggle for me to be accurate with. Before I start looking into local chapters, maybe I'll take my cousin up on his offer to go shooting on his dad's farm, where there is plenty of space to practice.
I don’t have a political ideology.
But I see which way the wind is blowing with overt, emboldened bigotry and bullying. So I absolutely support vulnerable people refusing to be helpless victims.
You have a political ideology, you just may not realize it.
Lot of scared fascist in these comments. Love to see it
The more they posture, the more obvious the fear
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We have far more guns than you 'people' do.
Are the fascists in the room with you right now?
@@MrSilk13642 No. They're in the oval office.
Remember to be fit and strong as well. If you're the size of two people, it's going to be harder to take cover or run distance with gear.
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SHHH don't tell them!
People need to hear this. we love you, but it's the truth
Sounds ableist to me
Just from his size you don't know the guys heath. I worked security with a guy bigger than him who could run, overtake and takedown young fit Individuals.
Been screaming this at the left for years. Good for you guys….
Now we meet to convince the left and especially the right that they are not enemies. It is us the regular folks and the rich and powerful.
this isn't a new thing...
Thank you.
Comrade we've been armed for years
@@A_C_E_R... Outstanding. I remember when those NFAC guys got together. Warmed my heart. Hope they are still around.
Unfortunately being alienated or discriminated against in a firearm shop/range is a common thing, no matter what you look like. The people who are typically in charge are arrogant and think they are superior because they run a gun shop. It's aggravating and annoying, but once I find out that's how they do business I don't go back.
Don't know what ranges or shops you've been to but I have never encountered such people in my entire life. I chat up the guys behind the counter all the time.
Way to out yourself, commie
That’s the nature of the gun shop sometimes. The stakes are high when what you sell is a weapon. But some do take it to a whole other level of arrogance and uncomfotability
Get the ATF out of their behinds and they’ll probably relax a little.
@@CertifiedSunsettbh I’ve been to a lot of gun shows where they are just douchey and I’m just an average person. Been to a handful where they act like you are annoying them being there
I'm an *ARMED LEFTIST!* I have firearms training, but I'm really into blades and clubs since in CA I can't carry a firearm with me.
My channel is dedicated to showing off my VAST collection of edged weapons.
What I found reading the reviews: there were several that referred to the gun club as a paramilitary group. Such as "they aren't moving as a team" or "they don't have plating." Apparently, most viewers missed the premise of this piece, "reclaiming self-defense" by people that have been socially marginalized and demonized. Apparently, this scares some people. Possibly those very same people that partake in the demonizing of others?
It's simply an observation that individuals depicted in this documentary are behind the curve when it comes to the current iteration of firearms culture. The ability of the individual needs to resemble that of a conventional force's rifleman, not just simply point a rifle and hit a target. This ability includes demonstration of competently shooting, but also moving and communicating with others in a team. Equipment such as body armor, radios, compasses, night vision, are all tools used by teams who are keeping up with the cultural curve in order to achieve parity with a typical rifle squad/platoon.
TL;DR: it's not enough to only shoot. Train as a team and equipment yourself properly
@@obdavedzah ...the word "self" is used purposefully here. skippin over it, while replying to a comment about others skippin over it, is incredible work.
while there are certainly other skill sets to learn for other circumstances, that isn't the point of the skills being offered by this association... not preparing for war, simply providing a welcoming environment to learn the basics of gun ownership as it pertains to defending their own life.
@Krazie-Ivan I was simply contextualizing, "mansplaining," the reason others are saying that these shooters need armor and to move as a team. I am aware that the SRA exists solely to spread awareness and to teach relative newcomers how to use firearms. However, as an outside observer, several individuals were wearing armor carriers without armor. Education on the proper use of equipment and gear is important, not only to fight and defend yourself effectively, but to also present a competent and professional appearance.
@@obdavedzah Theres next to no point for the average joe to be in a "militia", if you like guns great, but that doesn't mean you now have to be a milita
@fuxkag3908 ok 👍
No matter what you believe, the right to bear arms is as American as it gets. Educating ourselves about arms safety is important.
I'm a trans an-Com. Had an accident with guns when I was young (my brothers played firing squad with me using our grandfather's rifles, but they weren't loaded thankfully). So I struggle with guns. But it's nice to see gun owners on the Left. I fear for my safety in the days ahead, but people such as yourselves give me hope. Solidarity, comrades!
Guns are useful, and will be necessary, but they're only a tool among others. You might want to get into food production or medicine, or a million other things necessary for survival.
Get buddies who can handle them tho.
Life time progressive Liberal who knows how to hit my target. At the farm, we have a shooting range and shooting shed. Where Liberally minded people practice a lot.
And ya, we have AKz and M16z. And thousands of rounds.What
No one gives a fuck. You're all cooked.
Sounds like I need to find better friends, none of mine do that!
Ha! Y'all sound like us. Our farm is offgrid and we are definitely armed and socially liberal. From my experience it levels the playing field nicely. I'm in a deep red state surrounded by maga. They don't mess with us. They may not particularly like us but it keeps them respectful and in their own lane.
You're not left-wing.
@_S_I_ And why exactly? Why would you say that like it’s a one size fits all system? Ffs you’re part of the fucking problem.
Never condition rights on politics.
Agreed, 2a is for everyone
Rights are only possible under very specific political and theological presuppositions. In many political ideologies, rights as you mean them are antithetical.
Damn right. We all deserve the protection of the Constitution. The government wants us at odds so they can change things and blame the other side.
weird how the democrats hate the 2nd amendment then
@@umaikakudo Rights are what you can defend.
Deny defend depose✊
If the trans woman in the black and white stripes sees this (so sorry I forgot your name), you need to be getting your stock lower into the pocket of your shoulder. One of the trainers there should've addressed this. Not trying to criticize, just educate. You guys are awesome btw 😊
The key difference between the le ft and the ri ght when it comes to gv ns, is the le ft arms itself only when it is pu sh ed into a co rn er finally needs to defend its own freedom and that of others, and there are ab so lu te ly no pe ac ef ul al te rn at iv es le ft.
The ri ght ar ms itself all the time, because it is always jonesing to en d the fr ee do m of others.
I hate how this is how we need to comment on RUclips now. So much context gets silently deleted.
Exactly
Can't argue with that.
If anyone is wondering why people want an alternative to the NRA and dealing with right-wing Fudds at the range, just check out the comment section.
On a lighter note, great video.
Fudds are one thing, but Chuds are much worse!
No people want an alternative to the nra because they don't do a damn thing for 2a rights. They just collect donor money and waste it.
Gun Owners of America is almost 50 years old at this point, how have none of you heard of the GOA?
@colethewolfboy much better organization.
I believe in human lives over property
I humanize and understand the reasons as to why burglaries happen
Empathy plays a large part in rehabilitating people
You can't rehabilitate if someone's dead
I love this! As a firearms enthusiast and full blown NOT republican this is nice to see.
Someone commented about "literacy", and many of the comments here show significantly better grasp of both politics and language than 90% of the 2A characters.
suddenly some think the 2nd ammendment is not a right for everyone lol
Centrist here: this is so important! An armed and informed public is the ruling elites worst nightmare.
We'll make a socialist out of you yet
@@A_C_E_R...
out of a centrist?
better luck with maga
and I'm not joking
Stop fence sitting
Completely agree with this…. I’ve bought 3 firearms in the last year, If anyone knows of left groups in the Dallas area,
hit me up
There's an SRA chapter in DFW
@ oh awesome! I’ll look it up
I appreciate that you let the people speak for themselves and did not interject any of your own commentary. Excellent documentary. Best i have seen of it's kind
As a right leaning independent, I 100% support the right of people on the left to own firearms. The Second Amendment protects us all or it protects none of us.
Just know they don't feel the same about you
@ oh I hear you there, brother. That’s why I train, because I know liberals and criminals rarely have the strength of character to develop competence.
@@Uncommonsenses When we talk about Leftism here, we aren't talking about Liberals. Leftism refers to Socialists & Communists. There's a saying that goes, "If you go far enough Left, you get your guns back."
Liberals are not Leftists
@@ericispublius Except... the first things socialists and communists do when they take total control is disarm the public so they can't be questioned or overthrown by the will of their own people.
@@ericispublius exactly
Free Luigi.
its good to see the sra comrades getting spotlight
I am kinda sick of being into guns and the only people I see agreeing with me on that subject being the kinds of conservatives I would never want to associate with.
Country folks might be surprised by what they find in "blue" counties. Also, the second amendment is extra important now that the right has elected an authoritarian.
This. If you are not planning on leaving the US....learn to protect yourself if you are not in the yellow cult. 2026.
Authoritarian that does not try to take citizens right to own firearms?
@@kordi7888 Yup
@@kordi7888Just countless other personal freedoms.
@@kordi7888 Do you even know what authoritarian means? Go back to school, please
Yes. I consider myself a progressive/socialist also. This type of movement is very important. The right loves to be all "guns, freedom, and liberty!...but for only white cis-het men..." 😑 Well as a proud lady owner of am 9mm, I think otherwise. They should know that the 2nd amen. and the right of personal defense applies to everyone. "Self-defense is not just a set of techniques, it's a state of mind that begins with the belief that you are worth defending” -Rorion Gracie
Only in America is this possible. Fear of our neighbours, the right to bear as many arms as you can stock up on. A reality, nonetheless. To battle the barbarians we can sometimes turn into the barbarians we are fighting against. I detest violence guns, I also say, "Stay strong and protect the weak". My best wishes to my Muslim, Jewish, black, multicultural, multi-religious, and LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters.
I'm always amused when Americans discuss their right to bear arms as a protection against outside threats. If US citizens ever had to defend their home turf, it would just take a few hours for their former neighbors to point the guns at them out of fear, pride and ignorance.
It's only going to worsen with Americans now being told to report their neighbours and their own family members to the authorities(MAGA agenda).
Lol wtf?
You're not a barbarian for taking your self defense seriously. Quite the opposite. In order to maintain a stable and safe society, you have to have the means to fight for it.
True barbarianism is when you start trying to hold dominion over others or take their resources, not defending youself and your own.
What about Whitey?
@@subjekt5577 Okay, true of false? Are you defending yourself from a tyrannical government or your Right-wing neighbors? It seems we can only (your words) "maintaining a stable and safe society" with a gun. Most of the citizens in Britain, Australia, Canada, and most of the whole world don't carry guns. We do because of laws we created in the past protect ourselves from Native Americans, slave revolts, and horse thieves.
I'm surprised so many are comfortable showing their face openly, isn't that an incredible risk to take right now? Anyway, based.
Proud long time gun owner. Anarcho-syndicalist views. I will always encourage anyone I know to purchase firearms and teach them how to use them, strip, clean and oil them, and obviously gun safety. Not everyone grew up hunting or around firearms. Those of us who did, have a duty to teach those who want to learn. I need to get my trainers certification if it's not just people I know well.
Wooo fellow ansyn
Whats up greetings from minnesota
lol political views has become the new “insert made up gender here”
Ayooo!!! Ansyns unite! Saying hello from Illinois.
This is the best future for America - an armed and brave and determined left-wing. World history has shown this to be true.
Strongly support the practice of martial arts. The Chinese character for martial arts is literally "stop violence". The inner balance and confidence it gives you is priceless.
This is great spotlight on great people. I want to be friends with all of them.
I’m so glad this video popped up in my recommended.
Thank you so much for watching!
I am far left. I wonder if I can find a group close to my home in Southern Indiana?
You can check on the website. None here in SC.
Some of us were never unarmed.
We're willing to help with Second Amendment rights.
My liberal friends all have guns. Some bought in recent years saying “we don’t want to be unarmed if the only people w guns are MAGA
My thinking on wages is that the higher ups at companies (especially large corporations) should be limited to a certain percentage more than what their lowest paid employees are paid…
That way they are incentivised to pay their employees more… (also hopefully stuff stays affordable (or is actually affordable))…
People need to remember to always defend anyone’s freedoms and rights. I’m against abortion, I think it’s wrong and nothing will change my mind. But to my belief god gave us free will, it’s wrong to restrict peoples right to the pursuit of happiness. If some decides to get an abortion who am I to restrict them? I know this maybe off topic, but it is just an example. I think right wing 2A people should embrace leftist exercising 2A rights. Because at the end of the day right vs left is just another way to keep us distracted. Remember love your neighbors, even if you may have disagreements.
Your right keep religion out of other people business but unfortunately even though ur side does that the Right would not themselves if they minded their business.
In disallowing abortion - women are dying because hospitals and doctors are afraid of prison. Many are leaving the ob-gyn field completely because they can not watch a woman die or go through sepsis just because they can not abort a fetus that is killing the mother. Not everyone uses abortion as birth control. Miscarriages carry a high risk the later in term they happen. So now women (you can look it up) are being accused of murder when they have miscarried. If they are miscarrying in the parking lot or the ER and are hemorrhaging they will be lucky if the doc can be sure that there is no heartbeat in the fetus sooner rather than later
Leftists just want to bring the Cultural Revolution to US. When they win the second civil war, you can kiss your 2A rights goodbye. There are no gun rights in commie countries. Leftists only see guns as temporary disposable tools.
Indeed! We should fight the powers that be, not each other! I don't think "god" is much help here though 😅
Based. Agree to disagree. I get the pro life arguments and I feel them, it's just a nuanced area of science and life bc its literally that state of in-between, so the respect is always appreciated
This video put a genuine smile on my face! A well-made documentary, loved it. Also, awesome job by SRA!
Hugs from Brazil to these awesome people!
Im a die hard pacifist but these right wing lunatics are making me appreciate the 2nd amendment yall aren't the only ones who can bare arms the confederacy lost in the past and it will loose again
I'm not gonna lie, these cats are no where near the types we see on the flat range. Good digs here I love it! Keep up the good work
As a conservative, I fully support their realization of how important defending your family, life, lifestyle and beliefs are. Regardless of what way the pendulum of government is swinging, the people's ability to prevent oppression is paramount to liberty. Maybe next they'll figure out that the US Constitution is something worth defending too, especially from corporate collusion in our government. Neither side is supportive of the individual American any longer. We need to stop dividing ourselves and start holding our elected officials accountable.
And... you voted for Trump. Gtfo.
@brokentinsel there's that fake inclusive side that the left is infamous for.
They ( above ) promoted a very inclusive positive message and yet you still couldn't accept it but you want everyone to accept you and your ideas and opinions.
At the end of the day it's supposed to be " We The People " together so our government can't do what government's around the world have done and are doing to it's citizens.
We means all of us. We'll have to try to look past our differences and get along someday. 🤷✌️
@@brokentinselBro! I was thinking the same thing! They literally voted for a guy who has filled the upper levels of our government with unqualified billionaires…
@@brokentinsel I am most definitely not a supporter of the Orange Moron. My issue with the democratic party is they continue to promote the type of person that used to exclusively be represented by the Republican Party, corporate shills. The Biden family has done everything that the Republicans were blamed for (and still do), self promotion and enrichment above their obligation to serve the people. Yet, for some reason, leftists continue to support a party that is no longer supporting them. Socialism only works when you have decent, altruistic people in places of authority. Show me that person, and I'll show you the definition of the term rarity. Term limitations do not exist in Marxist Socialism, which has yet to produce a government in real life that works past stealing everything that isn't nailed down. Only a child blindly supports an ideology without admitting it's failures and faults. That's why the vast majority of "socialist" are young. Or, what the old Soviet system used to refer to as, "useful idiots". I hope you grow up to recognize that ALL political ideologies suffer from the same fatal flaw, corrupt humans, promoted by the ignorant. No government is to be trusted.
As a former republican voter and now democrat voter, I agree. My values never changed. I'm not a dick basically. Pro nature Pro temperance and Pro degrowth.
An armed society is a polite society.
No it isn't. It's a frightened one. But if fear encourages one to be polite...
An armed society... needs a lot of hospitals and morgues.
@@djinnxx7050 id rather tyrants be terrified of me
@@Alexsheepdog ironic
@@djinnxx7050look to history as what happens to an unarmed society.
Sensible people. Good luck to them all.
This comment section is full of people who don't know what socialism or "the left" is
Seriously lol. But they probably have rarely met real leftist. Just believe what media tells them.
And half of the people in this video who said they were socialist don't even know what socialism is. Its like people think socialism, communism and liberal are synonyms.
@@Nolimitation1 No, that applies to the commenters.
In the same sense that you don't know what Fascism or the Right is?
@@cheekibreeki921 No, I wouldn't say that.
0:30 take out the mag, then clear it
6:00 SAM put the stock in your shoulder, you're suppose to tilt your head into the stock, not bring it up. much love
11:51 person on the right, shorten your stance. it looks like you're trying to look over a wall, this can affect aim
15:23 lean forward a bit, you don't want the gun pushing you back
much love
We protect ourselves. We will save ourselves. History will absolve us.
Scary times. What’s funny is that I’m a bit more conservative than these folks. We wouldn’t agree on a few things.
That being said, I’d much rather join a group like this than any MAGA-ridden cults.
Economics are one thing we might disagree on, but we 100% agree on individual liberty and acceptance. To live as one wants to without persecution is supposed to be a defining feature of the U.S.
I have been an independent voter since I turned 18 yrs old back in 1992. Wet to the USMC right out of high school. I have been voting strainght demo since the people decided to nominate a clown 9 yrs ago.
I never stopped purchasing and training with my weapons no matter who was/is in power.
God, Country, Corps
SFMF
i used to be afraid of the thought about owning a gun when i was 16, seeing as how there was a mass shooting in my city the year before. now that i’m older, i know as a queer person, i will never be safe. my identity has been erased by the government and there are so many people that advocate for violence that self-defense is all i can rely on. my friend has a license and she’s been helping me take the steps to getting certified. i’ll probably never be able to actually afford to buy one given the wages suck, but i’d rather know how to use one than not know.
People have always made fun of me for being in support of the 2nd Amendment despite being a pretty left-leaning person (online spaces specifically). They tell me that my views are unaligned and that I’m actually just a conservative at heart, or that “I’m in the wrong place but on the right track” (not actual things they said, more like paraphrase, these specific people are incapable of making intelligent anecdotes). This is good proof of the opposite
Marx famously was a vigorous supporter of the people being armed to the teeth as leverage
Left-leaning as in liberal? Look a little further left. We’re out here, clearly
@ I’m sorry I don’t quite understand what you’re saying. I would consider myself more liberal though, yes
@@lewisschreffler liberals (in American politics translated to global politics) are centrists essentially. Dont be afraid to be a bit more radical because we'll all need to be.
@@lewisschreffler become a socialist please i beg you, your so close
smart asses before you comment stuff like "that was always allowed" or "they finally discovered the second amendment", you are thinking of a liberal, not a leftist. Learn this difference and you will finally be on a level playing field as the people who actually know politics
People forget but historically the FBI targets leftwing organizations when they exercise their 2nd amendment rights.
They formed COINTELPRO to incite criminal acts among Black Panther members and murdered their leadership. And although COINTELPRO is definct, the FBI has been caught multiple times in the last 5 years trying to entrap socialist organizations.
Weve always had it, we just werent fucking obnoxious about it.
Hahahahaha look at all the mad conservative, republicans 😂
They’re only tough when they have guns when other people show up with guns then they have a problem and they get scared
@@Thejardos sorry but do you mean in comments I haven’t seen any.
@@Thejardos nvm just saw them lol 😂
I appreciate this so much. I hope I can find a group like this where I settle down one day. Empowering stuff.
All Cats Are Beautiful. Now that is a shirt i would buy.. :D
Social democrat here, so far I just own a pistol for self defense since I live in a densely packed city that has some heat from time to time.
I'm for sensible gun laws, not for a ban, especially since arms-trafficking is the 2nd largest crime industry worldwide and you never want the powers that be to get too comfortable. However, violence is lame. Win conflicts with peace and humanity.
I'm worried about our country. I have signed up to take a gun safety class and am buying a hand gun. I feel it's ne essary to be able to protect myself. Im a single woman.
F*ck yeah. I’m grateful for them. And for this doc
Y'all are doing God's work. Thank you.
Love that guys shirt, all cats are indeed beautiful 😸
I ain’t with the economics of socialism or whatever, but I believe it’s every individual’s choice to be a part of whatever collective they want.
I ain’t gonna stop anybody from joining a club. I’ll tell them if it’s a good or bad one, but I won’t stop em.
I do think I’d partner with anybody who’s against the contemporary trickle-down economic system, even if they are socialist. Quite frankly, all that Reagan and his friends have done has ruined any meritocracy in a free market system.
I think this level of responsibility and participation in their rights/freedomis good for these folks.
Good to see people stepping up. New subscriber 😊
Thanks so much for subscribing! Projects like these are my primary goal. Stay tuned!
Is there a Californian chapter?
Imagine your party being so oppressive it makes the opposite party drop a core value.
Did you assume that one of socialists core values was being anti-gun?
These are not democrats friend.
Leftist are not Democrats. The Dems are Liberal, leftists oppose Liberalism outright. We hate the Dems and Reps more or less as much as each other often.
Been saying this for years, glad more people are expressing their right to be armed
“Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered. Any attempt to disarm the workers should be frustrated, by force if necessary.” -Karl Marx
This is why I have enough rifles to equip a full rifle squad. I have enough that I can equip others if need be. I learned socialism growing up around the military and it was reinforced when I enlisted myself.
An armed population guarantees the consent of the governed through the ability to resist by force if that consent is attempted to be coerced. That is one of the few things that the gun nuts in the NRA and MAGA have right. Their inability to organize and their ideology is their shortfall.