FireArm Friday - The Second Amendment Works - #2A
When Armed Citizens Stood Their Ground and Unity Overcame Chaos
In the spring of 1992, Los Angeles became the epicenter of a national crisis. The city erupted in violence after the acquittal of four LAPD officers in the brutal beating of Rodney King—a moment that many saw as a tipping point after decades of racial tension, economic disparity, and growing distrust in law enforcement. What followed was one of the most destructive civil disturbances in U.S. history, spanning six days, claiming more than 60 lives, and leaving over a billion dollars in damage.
But amid the destruction, panic, and media frenzy, an often-overlooked narrative emerged—a story of resilience, community defense, and personal responsibility. It was a moment where gun owners and neighborhood defenders, many of whom were never politically aligned, united around a shared purpose: to protect what mattered most.
Aftermath: What It Meant for Gun Owners Rights
Over 2,300 Korean-owned businesses were damaged or destroyed, many of which had no insurance or government relief.
Armed civilians, especially in Koreatown, successfully protected their property without firing a shot, proving the power of visible, disciplined, responsible firearm ownership.
The riots shifted national discourse around self-defense…
Ever since the Fort Hood massacre by that muzzie quack I've taken the approach to arm those around me. That pointed-out the fact even an Army base loaded with active-duty soldiers can be easily overrun by one jihadist and a handgun. It took local police to finally produce a firearm.
If I ever run across an unarmed Vet it would be my honor to equip them.
I now ensure my neighbors are armed and fundamentally trained to use it. A great way to build a rapport with potential allies, just as the LA Koreans did.
Onward, Christian soldiers!