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Gun purchase surge among LGBTQ community as Trump's White House return looms: Report

A growing number of members of the LGBTQ community are arming themselves due to fears of persecution and violence ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Many LGBTQ individuals feel the need to protect themselves, with one stating, 'If I can’t protect myself, who will?'
Gun ownership among LGBTQ individuals is driven by self-defense and fear, as noted by an observer of the community.
Gun ownership increased during the pandemic, influencing the current surge in purchases among LGBTQ individuals.

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The Advocate

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Jesse Watters calls LGBTQ+ people 'nuts' for buying guns ahead of Trump's second term

Jesse Watters supports using firearms for self defense, but he thinks LGBTQ+ people who do it are "nuts."The Fox News host recently mocked LGBTQ+ people for buying guns as a safety precaution ahead of Donald Trump's second term, claiming that they have no reason to be fearful — in spite of skyrocketing hate crime rates and legislation stripping away queer rights, including the right to equal protection under the law. "Donald Trump promised to be…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Attitude.co.uk

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With Trump’s return to power, what’s the worst-case scenario for America’s queer community? Four LGBTQ+ voices discuss

Trump has already promised to sign an executive order instructing every federal agency to 'cease the promotion of sex or gender transition at any age' The post With Trump’s return to power, what’s the worst-case scenario for America’s queer community? Four LGBTQ+ voices discuss appeared first on Attitude.

3 months ago

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RadarOnline

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Queer Citizens Stocking Up In Guns Ahead of Another Four Years of Trump as They 'Don't Want to Be Forced Into Concentration Camps'

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are gearing up for Donald Trump's second term as president by purchasing guns as a way of protection for the next four years.

3 months ago

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lavendermagazine.com

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Gun Purchase Surge Among LGBTQ Community As Trump’s White House Return Looms

India Today reports that a growing number of members of the LGBTQ community are arming themselves, citing fears of persecution and violence, weeks ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Read more at India Today

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thepatriotlight.com

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ThePatriotLight - LGBTQ Americans Are Now Pro-2A, Stocking Up on Guns Ahead of Jan 20th * 100PercentFedUp.com * by M Winger

ThePatriotLight - The LGBTQ community is making an interesting stance. Usually liberals are all about gun control. But now they’re advocating for arming up and practicing at the shooting range. Isn’t that a bit hypocritical? Groups like The Pink Pistols and Socialist Rifle Association report surging memberships. This is reflecting a growing paranoia over their “safety” and being sent to some gulag. For some, arming up isn’t about aggression—it’s…

3 months ago

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WLTReport

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LGBTQ Americans Are Now Pro-2A, Stocking Up on Guns Ahead of Jan 20th * 100PercentFedUp.com * by M Winger

As fears of persecution rise, LGBTQ Americans are embracing an unexpected ally: firearms. Discover how this shift reflects a struggle for safety and empowerment within a community traditionally associated with gun control.

3 months ago

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