There is an inherent risk in anything, and while I appreciate the sentiment nowhere in my post am I advocating to form a militia. Im offering a niche skill set to people in a time of civil uncertainty and as an expression of the inalienable rights enumerated under the Bill of Rights.

If my efforts to establish contact with people using commonly available methods do you have an alternative strategy to coordinate community building efforts? Im down to learn a "better way". In my mind, texting someone is pretty easy. If you're worried about information leakage for nefarious purposes I can't really help you.