That's a problematic take. On the one hand you're right queer people need more ways to defend themselves. But the pro/con is far more nuanced than telling us to buy guns.

• Queer people are far more likely to use a gun against themselves than a Proud Boy. The reality is mental illness hits marganized communities hard and people with mental illness are far more likely to die by suicide if they have easy access to firearms.

• This isn't the southwest. We don't have Stand Your Ground, we have a duty to retreat before using deadly force. Groups like the Proud Boys know that and are pretty careful with their intimidation tactics to avoid creating situations where the duty to retreat cannot be satisfied. If you use your gun against a Proud Boy you're probably the one who will end up in jail.

• Many of the places where queer folks need protection the most are places you can't bring guns and for good reason. Gay bars and clubs? It's against the law to carry while drinking, which is what goes on in clubs ans bars.