While I don’t expect or hope to ever need it, as an American, I would like to be prepared to resist as much as necessary if needed. It’s looking like it might be needed at some point here.
I’m looking to get a rifle or two for that specific purpose just in case. Can anyone recommend specific brands/models and/or features I should be looking for? I’m disabled in a way that limits my ability to hold anything heavy, so lighter weight is good. I have a revolver, but that’s probably not the best for standing up against a repressive regime.
I plan to train with whatever I get, of course. Thanks in advance.
Edit: There way too much information here for me to reply to it all individually, but I would like to say thank you to everyone for your very helpful responses.
If SHTF, that’s more than enough to procure yourself something better.
Personally I’d recommend a pump shotgun if physical limitations don’t rule it out. Semi-auto if they do.
They would be outgunned against anyone with a rifle, or even a semi pistol, unless they have speed loaders.
I assume you’re suggesting they use it like a liberator pistol, like the French resistance in WWII. But bear in mind that any of those resistance members would’ve preferred to have a more capable weapon from the outset, and having to dangerously acquire one was an option of necessity, not preference.
Better to equip at OP’d leisure and choose something that’s ideal to their needs while they can easily and cheaply.