Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News Wired Reports Left-Wing Gun Culture Surge
Nov 25, 2025
A rising wave of left-wing gun owners is reshaping America's firearms culture. This progressive community, often composed of queer individuals, is redefining marksmanship and self-defense. The Brutality contest combines shooting skills with fitness and creativity, while figures like Gun Bunny and Tactical Girlfriend broaden engagement. Organizers face backlash but persist, seeing firearms as tools for empowerment and political statements. This movement challenges traditional views, aiming to reframe gun culture as a path to liberation.
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Left-Wing Gun Culture Reframing
- A left-wing, mostly queer gun community is reframing gun ownership around protection, empowerment, and inclusion.
- They challenge the idea that US gun culture is inherently conservative by building alternative norms and events.
Brutality: Post‑Apocalyptic Shooting Event
- The event Brutality mixes marksmanship with kettlebells, trenches, and sand buggies in post-apocalyptic cosplay.
- About a quarter of attendees are queer or trans and events enforce a 'No bigots allowed' culture.
Carl Casarda's Inclusive Firearms Community
- Carl Casarda (Ranges TV) built a community that champions anti-racism and LGBTQ+ inclusion while teaching firearms skills.
- His content highlights historical resistance stories often ignored by mainstream gun culture.