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[–] SARGE@startrek.website 84 points 1 month ago (30 children)

I've had so many conversations come to a grinding halt while doing RC stuff, because I realize the person is not only veering the conversation to intentionally toward certain topics, they're expressing right-wing opinions or shoving religion in my face. I've left RC events because they opened with a prayer, or because I've seen too many red hats in the crowd.

I'm sure it's also because of the state I live in, but it's a little disheartening to see so many people in my hobby who would gladly stone me to death in the street once the government allows it.

Also weirdly mountain biking has me fucking confused. So many magats on my trails, and it was my impression that cycling in general wasn't as popular amongst the "anti-woke" crowd. Along with other things they view as a threat to their big metal death boxes that run on dead Dino and plant juices.

Lastly, blacksmithing. I do mostly bladesmithing, but like to try all aspects of it. This hobby is rampant with right-wing nut jobs and I've stopped watching MANY content creators over the years because they started making personal vlog style videos when Biden got elected bitching about how awful and hard it is to be a straight white male in America.

also target shooting but that's a hot topic no matter which way you look, but here's a reminder that armed minorities are harder to oppress

never partake of inebriating substances no matter what type while handling a firearm in any capacity. I've seen too many people at an outdoor range with a beer can beside them. This should get you banned from the premesis.

[–] Gerudo@lemm.ee 53 points 1 month ago (13 children)

Alcohol at a range? Id never go back. Stone cold sober people are stupid enough handling weapons.

[–] InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Was visiting some family in central Illinois and went to a range where they allow drinks. They were quite proud of it.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's crazy to me. Why would anyone want to be consuming alcohol while shooting?

I know how I am when I smoke, and there's no chance I'd trust handling a firearm. Not because I'm violent or anything when bake (lol who is) but because my reasoning and decision making skills are impaired, maybe I mistake something for something else in a tense moment and something bad happens. Nope. Safe stays locked, and the door to their room gets locked and the key given to someone responsible, or put in the coffee tin. (I don't like coffee and baked me steers clear of it, so I figure it's better to be in there behind several obstructions)

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Alcohol makes your aim more steady (in small to smoderate amounts.) It’s considered a PED in shooting competitions.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I believe it. The first hit of my thc pen makes my hands stop shaking, any relaxant is bound to make your aim steadier in just the right amount.

Still won't ever see me shooting when alcohol is present.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

That’s completely fair hahaha

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