Today, modern American gun culture has intentionally neglected working class, historically marginalized and disadvantaged/underprivileged communities. The people that have had the most need to defend themselves, have historically been intentionally prevented from doing so. These communities include:
They have done this mainly through legislation on who can buy a gun and how much it will cost. Often accomplishing nothing besides making the firearms more expensive and harder to obtain for these communities that are already under such stress. excluding anyone who cannot afford the cost or time for training.
This disparity has been strengthened through more insidious methods including:
Under No pretext was created as a way to balance this disparity in force. This disparity which is heavily weighted towards wealthy, white, christian, republicans. by collaborating with other like minded groups, U.N.P hopes to provide economical and compassionate firearms training in a comfortable environment. Our focus is on building community, growing in knowledge, efficacy, praxis, and social responsibility to all working class and poor communities that are eligible under the current laws. AS TIME GOES ON U.N.p plans to incorporate a more diverse group of affiliate instructors as well as other types and locations of training.
Future trainings, lectures and teach ins include:
If you would like to volunteer or join our cooperative as an instructor or labor please reach out through email.
U.N.P will also be developing an online community of like minded individuals to accomplish social, community and educational goals of the organization. we want to develop a space that members can share resources and knowledge to spur personal, community and educational growth and confidence. This organization will operate based on a set of by laws that will be in development and published when ratified by the officers and members of the organization.
Privacy and security are important to U.N.P and what measures that can be taken, will be taken to protect our students and community members from online and identity threats. With that being said, it is up to every individual to take their own precautions in this regard in proportion to the amount of risk they are willing to assume. U.N.P is a legal LLC. and follows all local and federal laws regarding business and firearms. be aware that by filing for firearms permits, certifications and licenses, you are volunteering to multiple background checks from government agencies. Any information collected by U.N.P is strictly a legal or Insurance precaution/requirement or economical necessity. All information that needs to be stored will be done on encrypted, external platforms.
- communities of color
- legal immigrant communities such as African, Latinx and asian immigrants
- women
- LGBTQ communities
- indigenous communities
- People with disabilities
- other poor and working class communities.
They have done this mainly through legislation on who can buy a gun and how much it will cost. Often accomplishing nothing besides making the firearms more expensive and harder to obtain for these communities that are already under such stress. excluding anyone who cannot afford the cost or time for training.
This disparity has been strengthened through more insidious methods including:
- historical discrimination and exclusion from the military
- a general culture of discrimination and racism
- overtly racist and right wing propaganda and lobbying from the military industrial complex, wealthy supporters and right wing gun nuts
- fear mongering, intimidation and a complete unwillingness to "regulate the militias"
- Misogynist, hyper masculine, exclusionary culture
- Hyper competitive and judgemental learning environments
- a culture of accelerated capitalist consumerism
- A culture centered around elitism and ultra violence and vigilantism as opposed to community defense
- Industrial and military support of causes that negatively affect these communities, their families and/or their homeland.
Under No pretext was created as a way to balance this disparity in force. This disparity which is heavily weighted towards wealthy, white, christian, republicans. by collaborating with other like minded groups, U.N.P hopes to provide economical and compassionate firearms training in a comfortable environment. Our focus is on building community, growing in knowledge, efficacy, praxis, and social responsibility to all working class and poor communities that are eligible under the current laws. AS TIME GOES ON U.N.p plans to incorporate a more diverse group of affiliate instructors as well as other types and locations of training.
Future trainings, lectures and teach ins include:
- Rifle proficiency
- Gundamentals
- historical lectures
- Narcan
- Stop the Bleed
- online/public and identity privacy/security
- expert shooting tracks
- RSO Classes
If you would like to volunteer or join our cooperative as an instructor or labor please reach out through email.
U.N.P will also be developing an online community of like minded individuals to accomplish social, community and educational goals of the organization. we want to develop a space that members can share resources and knowledge to spur personal, community and educational growth and confidence. This organization will operate based on a set of by laws that will be in development and published when ratified by the officers and members of the organization.
Privacy and security are important to U.N.P and what measures that can be taken, will be taken to protect our students and community members from online and identity threats. With that being said, it is up to every individual to take their own precautions in this regard in proportion to the amount of risk they are willing to assume. U.N.P is a legal LLC. and follows all local and federal laws regarding business and firearms. be aware that by filing for firearms permits, certifications and licenses, you are volunteering to multiple background checks from government agencies. Any information collected by U.N.P is strictly a legal or Insurance precaution/requirement or economical necessity. All information that needs to be stored will be done on encrypted, external platforms.