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Any interesting non violent protest ideas?
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this post was submitted on 29 Jan 2026
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I would non-violently acquire a modern rifle and pistol in common calibers and non-violently practice at a shooting range with a group of like-minded friends.
the shooting ranges here are filled to the brim with cops and nazis.
While that is something to work around, it also seems like an opportunity to nonviolently collect some names and faces
that's a good idea actually, knowing who they are.
Buy used or don't buy American if you want to protest American companies. Smith & Wesson makes a good gun, and they're my EDC, but they're American. Walther is one of the best, but they don't come cheap. Walther is also James Bond's gun of choice, specifically the PPK, the "Kompact" version of the PPQ or the PPX (both are full size handguns). All three of them are a joy to shoot. Glock is Austrian, but I've never met one I liked. I've only fired a few of them, though, so I'm not knocking the brand. They're popular for a reason.
Rifles are a pain in the neck, unwieldy, and expensive to shoot. I also have less experience on them. They do require a bit more practice to get good at. A good pistol will hit what you're aiming at at like 50-250 yards (depending on skill). 9mm is a very common calibre, but some say it's too powerful. Because it's light, it's louder, it kicks more. .40 and .45 are a little more expensive but you may find them easier to shoot, particularly if your (human, physical) body has a smaller frame. Big guy/gal? Won't matter much. I've fired a bunch of 9, 40, and 45 rounds, in order of more to less recoil. One of the most popular guns is often chambered in .45, the 1911. Those are pricey, but very nice to shoot.
I love to shoot and I've only ever shot paper. As in paper targets. Knowing your way around a gun is a good skill to know.
If you're preparing for revolution in the US Empire, then it makes the most sense to buy common calibres and weapons that are commonly used and found. This makes them easier to learn and repair, service, etc. A 9mm pistol and AR-15 in 5.56 with a light and a red dot sight are plenty.
A Glock or Glock clone.