[Fanch22]

> The roots of the modern NRA were actually founded by Black Panthers attempting to defend their communities.

Yes! And the roots of the Black Panther movement were using open carry to intimidate police officers into behaving. It was really interesting to me to learn about the Black Panther movement and story, and i think BLM activists should all read historians point of view about what part of the BP movement actually scared Hoover, and implement the same things. And hope that the next Fred Hampton won't get assassinated this time around

I'm not pro-gun at all in my country because it isn't needed imho, but i think until the US solve its social class issues, open carry is needed.

[pjc50]

> hope that the next Fred Hampton won't get assassinated this time around

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ferguson-d...

[hemloc_io]

Cool to see someone else is as interested in the story as I am!

I think you're right, and there are many within the BLM movement who are doing exactly what you describe.

Much like any large social movement there's a bunch of different ppl doing a bunch of different things, and with various levels of engagement and seriousness.