Socialist Rifle Association Podcast

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There are many myths ands legends surrounding the proper use and purpose of shotguns. From candy cane loads to secret squirrel stuff, there is a lot to get wrong. In this episode Jessie talks home defense shotguns with SRA Instructions Director CW. Join the SRA: https://socialistra.org/

In this episode Jessie is joined By Xavier T. de Janon to discuss trumped up charges, Stop Cop City, and weaponized prosecution. National Lawyers Guild: https://www.nlg.org/ Join the SRA: https://socialistra.org/

Jessie is joined by Producer and Director Alexis Daloumis as well as Internationalist Guy Steward to discuss Belki Sibe; a war film with few peers.

In this episode we focus on grip and trigger control. Joining us is Matthew Tycer, lead instructor and owner of Shuten Defensive Group.

Faye interviews leftist tactical gear suppliers, FAFO Defense, Conquest of Thread, and Earthside Manufacturing. They discuss their products and how they tie into their larger political praxis. Faye expresses deep concerns about the quality of Earthside Manufacturing's ballistic armor products.  FAFO Defense Website: https://fafodef.com Twitter: @FafoDefense Conquest of Thread Website: https://conq...

Faye and Alex discuss the January 6th invasion of the Capitol building by a mob of Trump supporters committed with the help of Capitol police officers.   Socialist Rifle Association Website: https://socialistra.org/ Twitter: @SocialistRA Instagram: @SocialistRA Facebook: @SocialistRifle Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar Alex's Twitter: @humvadev

Faye interviews Tenacious Unicorn Ranch, a transgender haven based in southern Colorado, discussing the history of the project, the need for safe housing in the queer community, the economics of running a ranch, the process of starting a commune, and what life is like as an island of queerness in a rural area. Tenacious Unicorn Ranch is raising money to buy new land to house more people: https://w...

Faye is interviewed on a stream raising money for antifascist prisoners Antifa Prisoner Solidarity Website: https://supportantifaprisoners.wordpress.com/ List of Prisoners: https://supportantifaprisoners.wordpress.com/antifascist-prisoners/ Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btY24pDdkYE Socialist Rifle Association Website: https://socialistra.org/ Twitter: @SocialistRA Instagram: @SocialistRA...

Faye and Ed interview PB Gomez, the founder of the Latino Rifle Association, about the organization and its mission. We also discuss some of the history of the oppression of Latino people in the United States, and why it might be important to adopt a culture of community defense. Latino Rifle Association Website: www. LatinoRifleAssociation.org Twitter: @LatinoRifleOrg Instagram: @LatinoRifleAssoc...

The West Los Angeles chapter of the SRA has been engaged in mutual aid work since the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns in California. Faye interviews two of their mutual aid organizers on how they made their own hand sanitizer, distributed supplies, and created and maintain DIY hand washing stations for the unhoused. If you are an organizer or activist, this will help you think about and prepare fo...

The Tulsa chapter of the SRA has been doing mutual aid work in their community, helping those most impacted by the economic damage of COVID-19. Faye interviews two of their mutual aid organizers on how they found space, collected donations, sterilized and quarantined supplies, and delivered food directly to those in need. If you are an organizer or activist, this will help you think about and prep...

Faye interviews independent journalist Kim Kelly. Kim got her start as a music editor for Vice, focusing on the heavy metal scene. After organizing her workplace, she shifted her attention to covering the labor movement, and started writing a left-wing column for Teen Vogue, as well as articles for many other sites.  Kim Kelly Twitter: @GrimKim Column: https://www.teenvogue.com/contributor/kim-kel...

Faye and JL Hamilton discuss the National Firearms Act, the 1934 legislation that defines many of the contours of national gun regulation today, including the legal definitions of Firearm, Rifle, Shotgun, and Pistol, as well as the definition and regulation of Machine Guns, Suppressors, and Short Barreled Rifles and Shotguns. We discuss how these items are regulated by the NFA, their applications,...

Faye gives an update on the Socialist Rifle Association and the new proposed reform package which will completely overhaul the organization's bylaws. The main reason for this is that the current bylaws were written with an organization of 500 to 1500 people in mind; now with more than 3500 members we are struggling to keep up. The new bylaws increase the federation and decentralization of the nati...

Faye and Austin discuss the January 20th 2nd Amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia. Then, SRA Central Committee member Eva Cantor hosts a roundtable of Jewish leftists and progressives to discuss antisemitism and how the left can fight it, both internally and externally.   Guest: Eva Cantor Twitter: @PoRiverJamBand Socialist Rifle Association Website: https://socialistra.org/ Twitter: @SocialistRA...

Faye and Austin collect eyewitness accounts of the revolution in Rojava — the remote corner of northeastern Syria where Kurds and other peoples organized to defend themselves from ISIS, and constructed an experimental new society in the midst of the Syrian Civil War. Based on the political theory of Abdullah Ocalan, synthesizing socialism, feminism, and the writings of American anarchist Murray Bo...

Faye and Austin hold a roundtable with their comrades Ellie and Rowdy, discussing recent news in the American labor movement and how it ties into the larger class struggle. Faye interviews Rowdy about Epistemic Nihilism, the nature of ideology, the roots of eco-fascism, over-consumption, and left unity. Guest: Rowdy Twitter: @RecursiveSigns Socialist Rifle Association Website: https://socialistra....

Faye and Alex make some important announcements about upcoming SRA elections, then discuss the recent trend of reactionary "class-first" Marxism and how it is corrosive to the socialist movement. After the break, Faye interviews SRA Secretary J.L. Hamilton about the AK-47: its history, mechanics, and modern application. Guest: J.L. Hamilton Twitter: @absinthol Music: "The Winter Sol...

Recorded live at the first SRA National Convention in Denver, CO — Faye, Alex Humva, and Breht O'Shea join forces in a Q&A style podcast panel, taking questions from SRA organizers and members. Faye Ecklar: Twitter: @FayeEcklar Alex Humva Twitter: @HumvaDev Breht O'Shea Twitter: @DeadIrishRebel Revolutionary Left Radio: https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/ Red Menace Podcast: https://red...

Faye and Austin discuss cement milkshakes, antifa, Proud Boys, police brutality, migrant concentration camps, firearms for home defense, and more. After the break, Faye interviews Rob and Mango from the SRA SF Bay chapter about their recent booth at San Francisco Pride, their disaster mitigation efforts, and what advice they have for other SRA organizers. Guests: Rob & Mango Twitter: @BayAreaS...

Faye and Austin discuss Pride and the many reasons police do not belong at it. We respond to some criticism about the SRA and lay out the organization's function and purpose. We finish up with an explanation of body armor and firearms penetration. After the break, Faye interviews anarchist folk & filk musician Leslie Fish about her music and activism. Guest: Leslie Fish Website: http://leslief...

Faye and Austin are joined by special guest, Pearson Bolt! In a discussion style panel, we talk about the wave of anti-abortion bills sweeping the nation, Iran and Venezuela, and some tips and advice for gun owning radicals. Guest: Pearson Bolt Twitter: @PearsonBolt Coffee With Comrades: http://www.coffeewithcomrades.com/ Socialist Rifle Association Website: https://socialistra.org/ Twitter: @Soci...

Faye and Austin discuss the role of right wing militias, Pinkertons, and the FBI in oppressing the left and propagating fascism. There is hope though, in the form of an old shouty dude from Vermont who probably won't be president. After the break, Faye interviews Robert Evans of the "Behind the Bastards" and "It Could Happen Here" podcasts about the potential for a Second Ameri...

Faye and Austin discuss police brutality and the need for white socialists to stand in solidarity and participate (not lead!) in black-led movements for racial justice. They then briefly discuss the Mueller report and the winding-down of Russiagate, as well as Joe Biden's "Creepy Uncle" behavior. After the break, Faye interviews two SRA comrades in the United Electrical, Radio and Machin...