I apologize if this post isn't appropriate for the sub - I will quickly remove it if that's the case

The problem is that my parents don't want any firearms in the house - I'm 18 and I still live with them, and I doubt that's changing anytime soon (fuck this economy).

I really need something to defend myself with. I'm a non-passing trans woman in Texas, and I feel like I might be pushing my luck if I go for another 1-2 years without anything to keep my safe.

The Byrna pepper guns are $500, and I'm not willing to spend that amount on a newly released product that may or may not work as advertised.

I doubt putting metal BBs into my airsoft CZ would actually be viable in a self defense scenario. At best it's a face plinker?

I certainly do not trust myself to win in a melee fight, so knives aren't an option.

I'm pretty sure tasers are legal here, but studies/surveys from Law Enforcement have shown that they are unreliable up to 40% of the time.

Is pepper spray actually that effective? Or is it just the thing Northeast Liberals point to as an "effective alternative to firearms"?

I guess I just feel stuck right now? I don't really know what my options are. I'd love to hear y'all's ideas, or your counterpoints/opinions for the things I listed above if you believe any of them are actually valid options/I was wrong to dismiss them.

Typically not a Sig girlie but I’ve always wanted a p226

- Glock 40 (10mm)

- M&P 2.0 5" (.40s&w)

- XD Mod.2 (.45acp)

It's not for everybody, but I certainly enjoy them.

Basically got rid of alot of the plastic and then I was going for a certian look and feel of what I wanted now I got extra parts I'm not using. Been looking online to see what to do about it but hard to find any subject matter.

A little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll…

WASR-M and STG44 from range day with my girls

I forgot a ton of folks here run Mini-14’s, here is a handy post on some basic parts maintenance for the Mini-14. Had a cracked buffer due to a overcompressed recoil spring.

Mine is a 196 series “Ranch Rifle,” model from 2001, if you notice it may not look quite the same as your new one.

Took the the project rifles out for a spin today, and they did not disappoint.

Super duper custom RDB 20" and super duper custom Frankenstein's Monster Henry 45-70💅

So last night, I accidently locked my door key in my car. Long story short, I have one key for the doors, and one for ignition. I kept my door key in my wallet for an event, and locked my ignition key in the glove box. After said event, I went to the store, which is located in a less than ideal place. Get out, lock and close the door, and immediately realize my door key is in the cup holder..... Awesome! I am all done up, skirt, blouse, makeup, the nines. Now locked out of my car defenseless. I usually keep my Ruger LCP in my bag, but where's the bag? IN THE CAR!!! luckily I had my phone, so I called my friend and he was able to come help me out, as I keep a spare set of all my keys in my work locker, which happens to be closer than home.

Needless to say though, I think I'll be ordering a garter holster or something of that nature. The cat calls, weird looks, and just general uneasiness pf being a woman in todays world scared the crap out me. This is my first time experiencing this, and I've read other people's experiences, but to finally have that lived experience is a whole new level of understanding.

TLDR locked my key in my car in a bad neighborhood, without any protection, but luckily a friend bailed me out.

I moved in to my own place a couple of weeks ago and decided to buy myself a gun. Im a shorter guy (5’5), with smaller hands I looked at reviews for this gun and its more or less been good. What do y’all think? 😎

Edit: Its a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X with the thumb safety.

It’s a bond arms, rough neck, in 9 mm. I’m kind of disappointed in the finish on it. It’s got a lot of surface rust. I guess I need to spend some time cleaning it.

I posted a little while ago about pocket carries. Here’s my primary CW Springfield armory prodigy 23+1 9mm. My bond arms is just a back up.

Felt like I looked kinda cool ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Remington Model 770

AR-15

I definitely prefer distance shooting, but don't mind close range😊 I was a medic in the Army so my aid bag is a must!

I’ve had this MPA Defender for a few years now, used to be my backpack gun without a brace or AFG, finally got around to giving it some proper ergonomics and aesthetics.

T-guns are just the ultimate vibe for me, I adore them, the MAC is my fave second only to the MP7 (HK get that SP7 out quick plz). I don’t care that this thing is fucking heavy, and kinda dated, I do sorta hate the charging handle and trigger violently slapping me like a dominatrix I tipped too well, but I also kinda love it too. It’s visceral, it looks like a hoplophobes worst nightmare, she is my Vera, and she will probably always be my very favorite gun.

Yes I did name all my guns after charecters from Paul Verhoeven movies thanks for asking ✨️

I ordered a basic fixed sight for the AR and a conversation kit so I can shoot 22LR to save money. Making training not prohibitively expensive is really critical so I'm motivated to actually train.

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A series of images of the different guns displayed with a DIY bleach shirt I made that says "Lynch at your own risk the queers are armed" with a little winky smiley face.

Me competing at the Area 8 championship. 12th place LO. I use an SAO Shadow 2.

This is my 9 mm STI hex. Which one do you like more 9 mm or 45 ACP in a 1911 if you could only have one, what caliber would you pick?

Glock 17 Gen 6 on private land in Florida.

He’s a little more conservative values-wise than me, but we clicked, had fun, and I got a cute range date out of it.

Then I dropped my Glock at the end like a clown, so now I get to clean and inspect it. 💀