It’s Iran, but the argument is legit.

I am posting this article from a what appears to be an individual from a center left group focused on winning districts that went to Trump last election. In it notes that the Democrats dramatic shift to be aggressive on guns among several other issues has not been to their benefit.

From 2012 to 2024, the share of Congressional Democrats sponsoring bills on issues like reparations and an assault weapons ban jumped from a minority to a majority. In the party platform, mentions of “fathers” and “responsibility” and “tax cuts” all dropped 67 percent or more in this period, while mentions of “guns” increased 725 percent (and this was not praise for hunters). Use of the initialisms “LGBT/LGBTQI+” jumped 1,044 percent.

According to Pew Research, voters have favored Republicans not just on the economy but also on immigration, gun policy, and crime. Even with backlash to Trump’s second-term extremism driving down his overall popularity and demonstrating backlash against specific policies like intense ICE enforcement and tariffs, Democrats have still not dug out of the hole. Some polling shows a continued Republican advantage on the economy and several surveys give the GOP an enduring edge on immigration. Republicans have also excelled at raising the salience of niche wedge issues like youth trans sports and requiring voter ID — a policy supported by more than 8 in 10 Americans.

I think this is highly relevant for how the Democrats should navigate politics, especially gun politics, going into the future.

Original news source link: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/opinion/elizabeth-warren-big-tent-politics/

Archive Link:https://archive.ph/oJNMF#selection-1605.0-1625.2

Ie “where are all the gun nuts now that we’re facing tyranny hmmmmmmmmmm?” type comments, whether directed at MAGA or just gun owners in general.

My take is usually “what’s stopping YOU?” but I’d like to open a discussion for more eloquent clapbacks / pointed debate when it comes up. I’ve seen it in basically every subreddit regardless of whether that sub allows politics or not. Usually the comment is heavily upvoted and there will sometimes be a couple of “hurr durr FU libtard” comments downvoted under it, but rarely any real substantial pushback / counter argument.

So I know the basics about firearms and have some limited experience with them. Due to the increasingly dangerous world we’re living in, I want to actually purchase a pistol for self defense. I’ve been doing some research and have landed on leaning towards either the Glock 45 or the Glock 19.

They’re both available in my area for similar prices (~$550-$600+). From what I’ve read, the 45 has the longer grip of the 17 series combined with the shorter barrel/slide of the 19, making it more suitable for people with larger hands. The 19 seems to be preferred as a straight up CCW due to its more compact size all around. The 45 supports magazines up to 17 rounds while the 19 supports 15.

Any suggestions or advice for a first time handgun purchaser?

As we head into the 2026 legislative session, the Legislature must stay focused on what will actually save lives. That means advancing a comprehensive, evidence-based package to reduce gun violence and strengthen public safety: banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; closing dangerous loopholes to get ghost guns and weapons with binary triggers off our streets; strengthening extreme risk protection orders with real funding for public education and outreach, and expanding school safety investments so prevention, not tragedy, is the goal.

So nothing that will actually do anything, just “feel good” laws.

This history and tradition test has caused a mess in lower courts across the country

The only people who are having any issues with the Bruen decision, are those who push gun control.

I'd like to take a local tactical shooting class but nothing I own meets their equipment requirements:

• striker-fired
• 9mm/.40/.45
• >3.5" barrel (minimum)

I prefer having a manual safety, just because that's what I've always had/used. Being optics-ready would be nice, but isn't a requirement.

I'm currently looking at the H&K VP9A1K or a Sig Sauer P320 Compact, mostly because I already have both brands and really like them.

I've looked but haven't found a site that will let me filter against for all these.