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It largely depends on the location. For example, in the PNW, especially Western Washington and Oregon, people are very aware of that fact. Many around here are arming, protesting, and becoming more and more self sufficient.
For their part, the Washington State government has sued the Trump administration multiple times, and for now, has blocked some of the executive orders in federal court. Of course, that depends on Trump following court orders, which as we know, he's more than willing to ignore.
Meanwhile in states like Utah (where some of my family lives), they still have their heads in the sand, and don't seem to be bothered. Not to generalize, because some people there are aware, but they're outnumbered by the ignorant public there. Many people there who are aware are either trapped due to financial reasons or are actively trying to leave for blue states.
I have seen that some GOP voters are starting to feel the financial burn, but most of them still try to blame it on Biden.
The only reason I know this is because I’m only interested in one particular firearm and I want to move to WA, but how are you planning to defend yourself with HB1240 in place?
I get that in peace time, 10 bullets per mag and no assault weapons is a generally good policy. But what happens MAGA decides to try to take WA by force?
In the part I haven’t looked up, does WA have a state militia that is not the national guard?
Just get something fairly common and a 10rd compliant mag.
~~Much of hb1240 also only applies to sales and imports, but doesn't ban ownership, so you can still have an ar-15 for example if you buy before you move.~~
There's plenty of higher capacity shit in the rest of the US, if it comes to a point where you need them, they'll make their way in. Just reach hook up with your local branch of the SRA when you move there.
WA does have a state guard, but it's like 50 people iirc.
I looked into it. If I buy one before I move, as soon as I bring the rifle into WA, it counts as importing.
What’s the SRA like? I’m not a socialist and am hesitant to be affiliated due to the path the NRA charter
Lie and deny
Just buy what you want and shut up about it. Don’t tell or show anyone. If bullets start flying no one will care anymore
Seems like a pretty shitty way to live life
You can decide how you want to live or what you’re willing to die for
Ah, I didn't realize that counted as importing, turns out only people who already own one in Washington can bring one in if they previously left the state with it. Guess the answer is either dont do it or don't get caught. The best answer is to ask a lawyer though. The NRA might have someone you can talk to for free if you're willing to put up with dealing with them for a little while. Just use a disposable email / phone so they don't bother you after.
The SRA varies a lot by chapter, it's not really a national org in any meaningful way, but both the chapters I've done stuff with were pretty welcoming to social democrats. What would you describe yourself as? I might be able to give a better answer.
My local chapter is a mix of communists, anarchists, and soc dems. We also do open-invite firearm trainings, and have had some liberals show up recently, but none of them have really stuck around.
If you're concerned about maga getting violent you'll find like-minded people in the SRA, at least on that. If you're open to being in an explicitly leftist space, I'd probably check them out, in case shit does hit the fan, you want to know people you can ally with.
Elizabeth Warren-aligned.
Okay, that's like the worst answer to be able to tell lol. It'll heavily depend on what the branch is like. My local one? You'd be welcome, but a couple people would try to radicalize you.
I want to fix a broken system not destroy it and make a new one? IDK what you are looking for lol
Nah, I mean you're just in a weird spot where it's hard to tell