April Gendill, a transgender woman, founded the queer gun group "Pink Pistols" in the United States, a stark contrast to her previous belief in a disarmed society. This shift occurred during the Trump administration, beginning in 2016, when she experienced transphobic harassment in her city and found the anti-trans rhetoric frightening. Gendill now advocates for queer individuals to arm themselves for self-defense, believing that any population group has the right to defend itself. The organization aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who wish to carry firearms.