2nd Amendment workshop at masjids (US Muslims only or if it's legal in your country)
After yesterday's shooting I believe it is very important for Muslims to legally arm themselves for protection as a way to deter lunatics from attacking a masjid. After Christchurch I bought my first gun and encouraged family and friends to practice this right as well. Now I am thinking that there should be a 2nd Amendment workshop at local masjids to teach congregants about this right as allowed to the local laws as well as first aid training. Many of the crazies in this society view us as both a "scary threat" and weak. This view has emboldened them to bully and dehumanize us. Alhamdullilah there was a guard that prevented this from being worse.
What I pray for is a change in perception of how we are viewed in this society. If many people know that we are practicing the 2nd Amendment in high numbers then this will make anyone that wants to threaten Muslims think twice and also will build respect in our neighbor's eyes.
I just want to know what everyone else thinks about this and if there are already similar workshops at your masjid. May Allah SWT accept the Shuhadah and keep us all safe. Ameen.