When going to a protest, do you bring a firearm with you?

I wouldn't go at all if I expected to need it.

I would also make sure not to pick a fight while carrying, and if stopped by LEOs, keep my hands visible and tell them I'm a CCL.

Probably not.

If you anticipate personal unpleasant interactions with law enforcement? Definitely not.

if you were going to protest what you believed to be a tyrannical government, why would you ever NOT bring a weapon?

ETA: I wish the people downvoting this would provide an answer as to why they wouldn't bring a weapon

Protesting government overreach is no place for a firearm.

Not like you will be disarmed and accidentally shot.

I'm assuming NRA will be defending the man shot here.

Septum ring…check
Crappy beard…check
Colored hair…check
Firearm…check
Bitch arse attitude…always

Hell yeah, what are we protesting today?

I probably would but I’d protest peacefully. Getting into it with law enforcement while loaded isn’t a good idea

You need a reason to carry a gun now?

How liberal are you?

Never been to a protest because I work, raise a family, volunteer in civic organizations, and try to overall be a standup citizen. The feral animals on tv aren’t protesters, they are the very bottom of the barrel in society. They are unattractive losers who only find anything remotely satisfying in being surrounded by other ugly losers like themselves.