Posted on Feb 28, 2023
‘You have to be dangerous back.’ Why some LGBTQ people in New Hampshire are taking up arms
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In the corner of the parking lot of Pawtuckaway State Park, a half dozen people assemble on a recent Sunday morning, making small talk as they pull on gloves, wool hats — and gun holsters.
“I recognize the temperature is freezing, and this is not the most comfortable,” Fin Smith, today’s organizer, tells the group. “But if it's raining, we’re training. If it’s snowing, we’re going.”
Amid the hikers and snowmobilers in the park today, these are members of a group called Rainbow Reload, an LGBTQ gun club that offers experts and the gun-curious a chance to practice firearms skills in a supportive environment.
Similar groups exist across the country, often under the name “Pink Pistols.” Rainbow Reload members stress that their mission goes beyond mere hobby: The goal is to prepare and protect themselves from a rising chorus of threats against LGBTQ+ people, including those stemming from hate groups.
“I recognize the temperature is freezing, and this is not the most comfortable,” Fin Smith, today’s organizer, tells the group. “But if it's raining, we’re training. If it’s snowing, we’re going.”
Amid the hikers and snowmobilers in the park today, these are members of a group called Rainbow Reload, an LGBTQ gun club that offers experts and the gun-curious a chance to practice firearms skills in a supportive environment.
Similar groups exist across the country, often under the name “Pink Pistols.” Rainbow Reload members stress that their mission goes beyond mere hobby: The goal is to prepare and protect themselves from a rising chorus of threats against LGBTQ+ people, including those stemming from hate groups.
‘You have to be dangerous back.’ Why some LGBTQ people in New Hampshire are taking up arms
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Thanks for sharing, but from my personal experiences, except for a few, its the LGBTQ people who insist I agree with their viewpoint or I am wrong.
There are several neighbors, both Gay and Lesbian I get along with just fine. We speak when we are in the yard and they chat with my wife and I about the weather or news, etc.
As far as I am concerned they can go about their business just like everyone else as long as they do not mandate that I agree with them or participate in their lifestyle. Sorry but that isn't going to happen. As stated, I will leave them alone or treat them just like someone else and would like the same consideration.
There are several neighbors, both Gay and Lesbian I get along with just fine. We speak when we are in the yard and they chat with my wife and I about the weather or news, etc.
As far as I am concerned they can go about their business just like everyone else as long as they do not mandate that I agree with them or participate in their lifestyle. Sorry but that isn't going to happen. As stated, I will leave them alone or treat them just like someone else and would like the same consideration.
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The world is a dangerous place for everyone. All U.S. citizens that are able to do so legally should feel free to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights.
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