"Before any physical terrain can be taken, the psychological terrain must be reclaimed. People have to break free from the ideological conditioning of capitalism, statism, patriarchy, and all the other packages of propaganda that legitimize the occupation and its tendrils of control as natural"

These filth have been cops since 2014 and 2018. They're not "undertrained", they're not Proud Boys or Patriot Front. They're cops, doing the same cop shit that cops have always done: slave catcher, strike breaker, class traitor. You cannot reform, we must abolish ICE, DHS, and all police and prisons

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In a situation where you need to defend your community, there is no substitute for the right tool. While we recommend folks get IFAKs, radios, and build trust with your neighbors, if there ever comes a time to defend their lives, you must be prepared with the best. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

First: Carrying weapons for self defense is not an act of violence Second: You have no control over who comes to your protest Third: “Banning” people for discussing weapons is some next-level ass-headed doublespeak coming from an org who invokes the 1st amendment You have no power here

The best gun to defend yourself with is the one you have on you. These are our recommendations for practical concealed carry self defense with a handgun, and features to look for when getting one. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Cops have a long history of raiding the wrong house, a traumatic event that victims rarely see justice for. Even if you consider yourself a law abiding citizen, the state ultimately doesn't care. Our guide has tips on how to make your home more resistant to forced entry kfor.com/news/local/w...

Are you prepared to make communications possible for your community or your friends without the state or corporate infrastructure? Start learning today and get gear before tariffs make it much more expensive. #MutualAid #CommunicationsAutonomy #Antifascism

Lead is fully intertwined with colonialism. It is a material of death and destruction, and no good can come of it. If we are to pursue a path of reinhabitation and decolonization, we must remove lead from our lives. Lead was responsible for this condor's death, an awful tragedy youtu.be/oBgAdRn8FpU

Trans rights are human rights.

Lead is objectively bad and has no place in our communities, so why voluntarily subject ourselves and the land to lead and other heavy metal exposure when training or hunting? Great thread. Even small amounts of lead exposure are harmful.

Switching from commie junk to faux M14 (Springfield M1As) isn't better for your first practical rifle. I know it's boring, because it's the right answer: Get an AR15.

Not everyone has a handgun in 9x19mm, but everyone deserves access to quality lead-free and reduced lead training ammunition. We recommend getting a handgun in 9x19mm, but if you don't have one or can't get one, use the ammo in this list to reduce exposure when training medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Decolonization and Indigenous liberation is a fundamental component to bioregionalism. We define bioregionalism as a platform for decolonization, reinhabitation, and resolution between Indigenous and settler communities. youtu.be/trUnUZN1KuQ

Community defense refers to the act of keeping a community safe. This could be for actions, events, marches, disasters, or emergencies. The most important part of community defense is the community aspect: members of a community are the only ones who can protect it medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Home defense refers to the act of keeping our living space, whether it's a tent, car, apartment, or whatever, safe from would-be attackers or other disasters. This document covers skills and tools to keep your living space safe. medium.com/p/508f3b2bedc5

Self defense refers to the day-to-day act of primarily keeping yourself, and the people around you, safe from potentially lethal harm. This document covers the skills and tools we recommend for folks interested in self defense. medium.com/p/c85af79b403e

The concept of defense is not as straightforward or simple as some people make it out to be. This document goes over the broader concept of defense, as well as the three primary avenues of defense we recommend. medium.com/p/d8b9a379c8c7

#OtD 28 Feb 1969 Black Panthers held an armed protest at the Olympia, WA capitol in protest at state attempts to disarm them. Lawmakers rushed through a ban on carrying weapons, and the NRA didn't oppose it. Learn more about the Panthers in these books: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...

This is my Victim Impact Statement at sentencing for the right-wing gunman who opened fire on us at Normandale Park on 2/19/22, killing June "TRex" Knightly and wounding four others, including myself. Content warning for graphic audio from that night. 🧵 https://youtu.be/ru3-v666nY0

This is a hard watch, but important. We were alone. Thank you @robertmackey.bsky.social and Forensic Architecture for allowing us to feel safe telling our stories. Content warning for footage of the shooting.

Here's a lineup of bullets we recovered from a range. Every bullet with a lead core has some amount of exposed lead after hitting the ground once shot. This is something to consider in our longterm impact on the environment. Shoot lead-free when you can, or into a bullet trap and recover

Here is an essential article about building an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) and learning to use it. This series will continue to grow with time to include various skills for revolutionary survival. iaffaiorg.wordpress.com/2020/08/31/s...

It is imperative that as responsible, ecologically minded gun owners, we use lead-free ammo to hunt, handle varmints, and when target shooting if possible. The Condor is an essential part of our bioregion, we must do everything to protect them. www.yuroktribe.org/post/condor-...

Trans rights are human rights.

Having non-perishable food on hand for emergencies is crucial for surviving disasters. Here is our review for the HDR MRE, a budget friendly, mostly vegan, kosher, and halal food item. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Reducing lead and other heavy metal exposure is not only possible, but it's our duty as responsible, ecologically minded gun users. Non-toxic shouldn't just refer to our avoidance of lead, but also to dominant, abusive, and ignorant behavior in general. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Reducing exposure to lead and heavy metals is not as simple as choosing the right ammo. This document covers everything you need to keep yourself, and the bioregion we inhabit, safe from lead and heavy metals when shooting. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

After studying lead-free ammo and ammunition in general for so long, we started to notice some patterns. This document covers the bullet construction of lead-free and reduced lead bullets, to better help with how to minimize heavy metal exposure. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Unlike carbines, pistols offer a much greater selection of lead-free and reduced lead training options, that are also easier to get and more affordable. We cover all options available and shoot some for review. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Rimfire ammo is some of the most commonly used throughout the world for sport, recreation, and hunting. There are few lead-free options available, and we cover all of them in detail in this article and give some reviews. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

Indepth reviews of all lead-free and reduced lead training options for .223 and 5.56. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

A project many years in the making that is continually expanded. Curated spreadsheets with every single known lead-free and reduced lead pistol, rifle, shotgun, rimfire, muzzle loader, and airgun bullet and cartridge with links and further information. medium.com/@cascadiagun...

We are the Cascadia Gun Club, a collective interested in bioregionalism, decolonization, anarchism, and the role that firearms and the broader concept of defense play in our lives. For a non toxic take on defense from below and to the left, please check us out. medium.com/@cascadiagun...