In a world that often feels too heavy, I found a moment of connection at a shooting competition for queer misfits—people like me, navigating through noise and isolation. But then, the unexpected happened; Charlie Kirk was killed, leaving an emptiness I can’t quite shake off. It’s strange how life continues to throw us into the fire, yet we hold onto every smile, every shared laugh, hoping to find solace among our broken pieces. Who knew that gun culture could be a place of unity, even for those of us who sometimes trip over our own feet? But as I ponder the irony of shooting targets while feeling like I'm missing the mark in life, I wonder: can we ever truly belong in a world so fragmented? https://www.wired.com/story/the-hard-left-shooters-leading-a-gun-culture-revolution/ #GunCulture #QueerCommunity #LostButNotAlone #FindingConnection #HumorInSadness