Are you/your family armed?

My mom mentioned a lot of folks in our Chinese community center have gradually been arming themselves since 2020. Apparently even some of the elders are strapped. This certainly caught me off guard, but I’m not surprised given the increase in violence against Asians. A Muslim buddy of mine told me his mosque was armed to the teeth growing up due to the post-9/11 hate.

My family owns a rifle for the home, and my mom and I personally own handguns. Curious to see what the sub’s views are on self protection methods and if your communities are arming themselves regardless of political standing.