Equality In Arms

03/17/2026

A reminder for today that you matter, your existence matters, your voice matters, and you're worth protecting!

03/07/2026

Ma*****na + Gun possession = Federal Felony

U.S. v. Hemani could be in track to change that...

Ma*****na users who own fi****ms or are thinking of owning them... this is for you!

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01/25/2026

I was contacted by the NY Times and asked to comment on the shooting of Alex J. Pretti by CBP/ICE officers today. A short portion of my statement was featured in the linked article.

Here was my full statement:

"Today, my heart is broken again as I witnessed the killing of Alex J. Pretti by CBP officers. I mourn for him and for his family and loved ones who will never see him again. I will refrain from commentary on the ultimate legality or justification of the officer's actions, but DHS's statement as read by Greg Bovino, is demonstrably false. The language is precisely designed to conjure an image of a crazed assailant launching himself at CBP officers, pistol drawn and firing with the intent to slaughter as many of them as possible. Watch the video side-by-side with the DHS statement and be honest with yourself. If the law is truly on their side, and their cause truly righteous, why blatantly misrepresent what we all see with our own eyes?

Like many of the statements we've seen from DHS agencies in recent weeks, this one was crafted as a warning to those of us who disagree with their brutal, inhumane tactics. It was designed to dehumanize Alex, and by extension all peaceful observers and protestors, to justify their killing to those who still support this nightmare. The themes are regurgitated and repeated from previous events in order to create normalcy and acceptance of the violence being perpetrated by these agencies against everyday Americans.

Americans across the political spectrum are living in fear, and how can they not be when this is what we are seeing? We can't let this become normal, and we can't stop believing what our eyes are telling us. They're not wrong".

Christopher Fernandez
Founder/ Instructor
Equality In Arms Defensive Training
Orlando, FL
1/24/26

The National Rifle Association and others have argued citizens need guns to fend off government. The killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who carried a pistol, set off debate.

01/19/2026

The 2nd Amendment folks are mad that left wing protesters are starting to come to protests with guns. "Oh I'm sorry, is my right to keep and bear arms interfering with your tyranny"?

01/13/2026

Student: "I'll only carry when I'm going somewhere a little sketchy".

Me: "If victims could choose the time and place of a crime... there'd be no victims".

01/11/2026

If the government can't keep you safe from itself, it can't keep you safe from anything else. That's common sense.

12/16/2025

Couldn't have said it better myself!!

12/14/2025

I had the great privilege of being in the room to take in these powerful stories. I shed grown man tears for the lives lost... sons, brothers, fathers, friends. And I listened as these men turned their personal experiences with tragedy into activism, advocacy, and growth for themselves and for communities affected most by violence. This panel included men of excellence who have dedicated themselves to healing communities through education, violence prevention, and economic and social empowerment, teaching people to protect themselves and their rights. I was so inspired and I'm happy to share a small piece of this experience.

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12/06/2025

On our way to Okeechobee for Shoot the Sh*t Range Day organized by Protect Peace. Building a Pro-Second Amendment, Anti-violence community one step at a time and helping communities affected by violence to learn life saving skills.

11/27/2025

Did you know that since 2015 there has been a steady increase in violent crimes motivated by hate?

It should come as no surprise that as dehumanizing language becomes common, violence against minority groups and their allies follows.

Our safety is not up for debate!

Too many people wait until it’s too late to think about personal safety. Equality In Arms gives you the skills, confidence, and clarity you need to protect yourself and the people you love.

Our Mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment for you to learn how to become a thoughtful, principled, ethical self-defender…one who values life and de-escalates conflict, but who is prepared to defend against a deadly threat in the worst-case scenario.

Visit equalityinarms.com/ to learn more and Become Your Own First Responder!
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11/26/2025

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