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I don't know much about guns so I was thinking of a shogun. Say I need to use a shotgun to defend my sovereignty...am I then obligated to clean up the mess and bury the bodies? If the assumed chaos does unfold, how will I know friend from foe? The trust factor will be plummeting towards zero, perhaps even for family.

Just having a gun is fine and maybe a necessity considering how things are going. However, the real fun begins when the bullets start flying and things go to hell in a hand basket. Rules become useless and no amount of planning can take all possibilities into consideration.

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Also, you will NOT know friend from foe, unless you have seen them doing the same....

I still keep wondering that once children in your 'hood start starving, who is going to go for what?

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I am not saying anything. It's always up to the person, depending on their options...

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I like Beretta. Very reliable.

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It is, but so are just about all others. Beretta, however, employs external contractors for warranty jobs, so you'll never know how far they or the company itself will "cover the expenses." My preference goes with a Glock17 with a milder grip angle.

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I didn't know that. Thanks.

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Sorry, my bad. I meant to refer to the lower grip angle, which is a bit steep for me on the Glock, but I am used it. The Berettas happen to be one of those with the grip angle that naturally matches my grip, but so are the Taurus G2Cs (for which I needed no training, because they simply shoot straight the way I naturally hold them, but that can differ from person to person). Later Tauruses are not so compatible with me, and I like my Glock, because I have upgraded it and have been practicing with it forever. :)

Ultimately, it all boils down to practice. I feel comfortable shooting everything I have.

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The 2nd amendment as written by the founders was exclusively for protection against a tyrannical .gov. We are there right now!

The greatest danger facing the American people is our own government.

Wake up, link up, and get ready to burn Washington to the ground.

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Sorry, I am not promoting violence, because it would only lead to martial law and its corollaries... Everyone must take their last stand, but it won't save anyone under the circumstances (which might change, which is why I am advocating for gaining time).

In a way, yes, the 2nd was against tyrannical governments. At the same time, as you are also saying, it's crucial who controls the militia(s) and, for that matter, the armed forces...

https://rayhorvaththesource.substack.com/p/a-brief-history-of-compliance-training

The time is well over past for waking up. After November 5, a fake uprising is expected, and martial law, along with rationing, plus artificial shortages, creating mass murder in the populace... I've been posting those things over two year ago:

https://rayhorvaththesource.substack.com/p/a-shortlist-of-whats-coming

Oh, and as far as I noticed, you didn't "Like" the article. :)

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There are many instances where firearms can and will actually save one's life. However, just like words can be weaponized, so too can the 2nd amendment. Many people who still legally own/use them often feel that things can't get too bad as long as they've the 'right' to have and use them. And that feeling of 'I'm protected' leads to less action on their part of dealing with what's coming. They also rest in the fact that 'guns are their ultimate protection and last line of defence', when in truth those in power don't give a damn about their citizens owning them. They have much better weapons that can work at distance even (like remote detonation of ammo as mentioned below, or all the energy weapons at their disposal.) Ultimately, a few mylar blankets could provide more protection than any amount of firepower.

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Indeed. Guns are only the last resources in an immediate situation, and most of those can be avoided.

The current threat far exceeds something like a personal attacker, and guns can provide only temporary protection and only under specific circumstances. Becoming cocky because one owns a gun is simply silly. However, I still wouldn't underestimate a sharpshooter from 800 yards who can be thermally shielded and rapidly switch positions after each shot.

It looks like "smart" meters are turning the local electric grid into antennas and can start fires, as needed.

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The biggest problem with self-defense using firearms is that the instant you pull that trigger and let off a round, the police will get involved. They will confiscate your firearm and possibly others you might own. They will pursue the investigation as if you are the criminal, even in clear cases of self-defense. Best case scenario, you will at least lose that tool for the duration of the investigation and it might get returned. But you will be under full scrutiny of the local authorities who will likely prosecute you before the offending party.

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Buy a powerful cross bow with a scope, its much quieter!

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In most states, one would also be arrested after a self-defense situation. State attorneys are mostly globalist plants, so they can prosecute one even if the sheriff ruled that the event was justified. Even a lighter trigger can "trigger" such a situation...

I also prefer not shoot anyone, because I'm not interested in all their friends and family to come after me in civil court and otherwise. Even USSCA and its likes would probably defend one only in criminal court, and even the jury system is less than reliable in civil court; otherwise, it boils down to one's and the opponents' lawyers. Even shooting someone "defending a policeman" can become a liability, because how would I know that the cop is real and it's not an undercover one shooting at a fake one? That, of course, applies to anyone knocking at doors, and saying anything or even opening a window already shows "admittance," so anything further would be ruled an "obstruction of justice."

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Better to be tried by twelve than carried by six?

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'Shot placement is what matters even if you are using a .22'. I would amend that to 'Shot placement is what matters especially if you are using a .22'

Sorry for the insufferable pedantry.

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Right. Corrected. :)

Most people sneer at the .22, but it is actually the weapon used for homicides more than anything else.

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Completely agree, it’s an oft sneered at round, much like the .410 in a shotgun, but perfectly capable.

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When it comes to home defense, my first choice is anything with a suppressor... I am deaf enough already. :)

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One other important idea with making the choice of a suppressor is that it puts you into the mindset of what comes afterward. Too many people seem to think that using a weapon will save your life without imagining the life afterward. Your health, freedom, happiness are far more important than just a few seconds of self-defense. Do you even have enough rounds to hold off against your attackers? Then what?

But like you said, I am deaf enough already. :)

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Ray, a job well done. In #6, I believe you meant .38 Special, not 380. Two different calibers. To those considering carrying a back up gun, try to carry same caliber as it gives you more rounds either way. Practice for accuracy, not speed. Speed will come as accuracy improves. Stock up on your self defense ammo as a shortage will likely happen soon. Aim carefully and shoot well because you can't stop a round once it leaves the barrel. Carry wherever and whenever you can because an attack may happen at any time and any place.

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Thank you; the typo is corrected.

Also, accuracy is more important than speed, but when gangbangers release 15 rounds in the meanwhile, speed might also be a factor. :)

Not a whole lot of people can afford to spend a lot of money on ammo... that's why I recommended the laser targeting system previously, but also emphasized that it doesn't make up for live ammo practice.

I am still a bit on the fence regarding self-defense ammo. FMJ for 38 seems to have enough penetration, and beyond that, accuracy probably matters most than bullet expansion.

The greatest challenge, which is not in the article, is to know enough about one's reaction in acute situations. I should add that to the piece, I guess, but I believe, it's in my previous articles, too. You cannot take a shot back is certain there.

6-8 shots should be enough in most situations, but I carry extra mags, which are lighter for the 380s, but again, it depends on the potential threats.

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I suspect they likely have a frequency that can detonate ammunition while still in the mag. That, to my thinking, must be how they're planning on handling the guns en masse when/if the situation goes completely testicular.

Gunpowder isn't a primarily polar molecule, but there are apparently (according to GPT) polar molecules in the mix. M-waves react to polar molecules. Just gotta heat up those few polar molecules past a certain level and I assume the whole round goes, like an interior primer. Granted I'm no scientist, but from what I've learned (it's all energy vibrating)... That's what my instincts are telling me.

It's a theory, anyway. That's all I've got at this point. Curious about everyone's takes on it. ❤️

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So interesting that you brought THAT up! My brother had a clip in his glovebox & it was super hot out, He remote stated his car to turn on the air conditioning & the bullets exploded.

We thought it was from the car vibrating, plus extreme heat.

Your thoughts feel eerily plausible for future events. Yikes!

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Now, that's new to me.

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Yeah, I used to store ammo in a super hot attic. No problems. I'm curious if this has ever happened to anybody else.

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No, that should not happen. Stored ammo is not even supposed to fire in "cold" fires (like gasoline or, as in your case, most likely, wood), and even if it goes off, if doesn't fire with enough energy to cause injuries.

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(Sidenote, if I'm right, they could easily use that knowledge for *good* to, say, locate, map, and clear entire minefields at once by detonating the landmines from afar using the right frequency, but nooooooo, we all gotta keep everything *secret* all the time so everyone's kids and parents come home in pieces.

Meanwhile, my ass is over here like: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z434rA3KXcA

This world, man. 😂😮‍💨)

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That is an important factor, but so are DEWs and 5G turned up. As I noted several times before, the monsters are light-years ahead of the average person's capabilities. That, still doesn't mean anyone must surrender and "survive" as a cyborg slave:

https://rayhorvaththesource.substack.com/p/why-are-humans-still-around-part-052

I am not planning to do that:

https://rayhorvaththesource.substack.com/p/freedom-is-what-freedom-does-but

Departing from this world as a free man is something I consider victory.

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Oh hell no, don't get me wrong, I ain't advocating for surrender. ❤️‍🔥 Quite the contrary; we need to understand what happens as it happens so we can adapt quickly to achieve the best outcome. If their guns start exploding, but people don't know/can't conceive of why immediately, there'll be a lot more damage than if they have the concept pre-installed and maybe have taken some precautions.

It's always good to have a backup plan if they can neutralize your primary one, in my experience. And given how little they've been pushing on "gun control" while going for everything else they can... That tells me they already have a plan in place for the guns. And my gut says it's gonna look a lot like the pager attack when/if it pops off. Something that makes people not want to wield the weapon anymore.

I'm not saying don't get/carry one. That's up to each person given the data they have. I just want to save as many lives as I can from what's coming, and this is the best I can do from here with what I've got.

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Of course, you are not advocating surrender. Sorry, if I made the impression that I thought you did.

Never shooting from the same place twice can help, but hiding is probably better, if "they come for you," and hiding cannot happen in a house.

People carry here mostly because of the thugs who attack/taser those who don't wear a muzzle. No such events happened here during the mandates.

I can assist, but will never be able to "save lives," and that's probably not my priority, but I cannot provide all the details, as you most likely understand.

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i would carry grenades if i could, but a fountian pen will have to do

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Before you know it, the gov. will take away our butcher knives, axes, hammer, pitchforks. Even our fingers can be considered a weapon. Totally Out of Control government, I consider most of them Traitors.

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Not in this country. People will never give up their arms.

The "government" is not traitors; it's the representative of a foreign force, just like Washington, D.C. is not part of the US...

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I should have said want to instead. And of course, criminals will always have their cache of firearms. Yes, our government are traitors as they sold themselves and us out.

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why would the government want to take away the guns? its the only thing that keeps the belief of freedom alive. nobody is using them anyway, are they

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In my understanding, once the shortages are created, the globalists want to give a chance to the people to kill off each other.

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Only on each other.

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there was a study around here when the gov explored the idea of letting citizens have more lethal firearms that concluded the suicides would skyrocket to extreme heights and nobody but suicide victims and criminals would buy them. so people are finding other means of suicide, like behead themselves with a chainsaw. and criminals already have guns.

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Suicide by gun is not the best form of suicide, and most people don't even know how to do it right... Even a shot in the head can leave the person incapacitated for life... I'm not sure of any official "statistics"; after all, just about everything is a lie these days, and has been for over a hundred years.

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The best way to commit suicide is with a "mRNA" vaccine😉

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keeping water in the mouth was how old police used to do it

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I think the govs plan is to keep firearms in our hands in hopes that we do them a favor & take each other out.

Beheading yourself with a chainsaw seems like a poor decision!

I heard & I don't know IF it's true ... That ALL post offices have stashes of weapons incase SHTF scenario. Maybe Ray would know. The post office may just be the top of the criminal empire??

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its pretty effective, the chainsaw. you fix the accelerator and just use the chain as a pillow.

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