we want them to feel unsafe and unwelcome when they come to our turf. How do we do that?
The magic of the hat is only who it keeps away but also who it attracts. Quite often a young man will say, “I like your hat.” He needs encouragement and sometimes it is as simple as wearing a hat.
find the people who still have the Trumps signs out and introduce your self.
I have a 2nd Amendment hat I wear on range days, and it gets overwhelmingly positive comments from people of all races and backgrounds. Only some employees at the local Sprouts grocery store seem intimidated - but even there I had an older female checker light up when she saw it, and start ripping into Biden for his gun control agenda.
As you say, people need encouragement. The majority feels overwhelmed by collectivist social media and MSM messaging.
YES!
I’ve noticed the young speaking up when I wear my Army gear or my AF hat.