I encountered such a situation when a group I socialized with turned on me for being a concealed carry permit holder. In my own home at a lunch I was hosting no less! I was made to feel stupid and dangerous to humankind! Of course it was my fault for allowing myself to “feel” that way. But it is amazing how others in the group quickly began to agree with the bullies! We have to be strong in our beliefs. Let’s buoy each other as often as we can.
My sister is anti gun. She said to me why would anyone need a gun? She lives alone and I said if someone broke through your door at 2am and you heard them walking down the hall towards your bedroom, wouldn’t it be nice to have a gun, point it at the door, and say come any closer and I’m going to blast you. I said the guy would turn and run out your door. Further she said she wanted to live in a safer country I said where and she said Switzerland. I sent her a link showing it’s one of the most armed countries in the world. People who serve are nearly forced to take their rifle home after discharged. Silence. Then she said she didnt want to talk about it. I love my sister BTW….