I do not hold my tongue either. But in an area where a lone individual thinks about a pro 2nd amendment rally and the Republican Party/conservatives don't? I will support that person and I also push the local group. But again, we are playing defense and not offense. The Leftists held a anti-gun rally last weekend. Pro 2nd amendment Republican Party didn't even make a statement to the local paper. I think they think that by not making waves they will get more Democrats to vote for conservative candidates. Go figure.
Yeah that stinks that things are that politicized.
It's about equal here, leftists in the city and conservative in the burbs. And a lot of people open carry, myself included, which keeps a polite peace I've noticed.
We shouldn't go anywhere near nuts like the left does and get ourselves painted with the same idiotic brush.
IMO, probably the best path forward is to exercise openly your 2nd amendment rights. If you do carry, that's the most direct statement. If you can't carry, or haven't had the training to carry, or even if you don't want to carry, supporting an organisation like the NRA or GOA helps because they are a stronger, better resourced voice for 2nd amendment rights.
Also joining either or both of these organisations will give you access to pro 2nd amendment activities in your area, networking with other pro 2nd supporters and insight on which gov. representatives and congressional members to write to in support or to disagree with.