Armed and ready.
Oh, and by the way, in community for nearly 2 decades with like minded people who I would and do trust with all that is precious to me.
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken ... Ecclesiastes 4:12
Who says I stand alone? Individuals who treat each other as equals, can stand against a common enemy without having to treat each other as sheep and sheppard.