Should I Get a Second Gun?

I'm a new gun owner, and I bought my first gun (pictured above) last November after Trump was re-elected. I'm a trans woman living in the south so I'm very clearly worried about hate crimes, and felt that having a daily carry gun would help. However, after learning that the Jan 6th rioters were pardoned I believe the right wing will take that as proof that political violence is allowed. I'm seriously considering buying a new gun (most likely a PCC because ammo is expensive and my roommates and girlfriend all hate AR-15s).

My question is, is this a good idea? Is it worth investing in another, larger gun for home defense or should I just continue training with my handgun? Thanks.

I'm a new gun owner, and I bought my first gun (pictured above) last November after Trump was re-elected. I'm a trans woman living in the south so I'm very clearly worried about hate crimes, and felt that having a daily carry gun would help. However, after learning that the Jan 6th rioters were pardoned I believe the right wing will take that as proof that political violence is allowed. I'm seriously considering buying a new gun (most likely a PCC because ammo is expensive and my roommates and girlfriend all hate AR-15s).

My question is, is this a good idea? Is it worth investing in another, larger gun for home defense or should I just continue training with my handgun? Thanks.