“The Comrade Center was founded on the idea that the reactionary monopoly on firearm spaces in New England is, in itself, a form of violence.” - C.A.
Our Mission
We are creating a space where people who are not welcome in traditionally reactionary firearms spaces are able to comfortably learn about their safety and develop community.
Marginalized communities are not welcome in the private institutions of New England, where firearms and training are considered vulgar, dangerous, and exclusively for the right wing.
“A friend took a class at a local gun outlet where the teacher was a former cop who talked incessantly about his time on the force in [redacted] - which is pretty notorious for over-policing their communities of color. One of my neighbors is a Black man who grew up in that town, and I’ve seen the scars on his head and body from the police in the 80s. Stories that for me ending with being dropped off at my parents’ house or a slap on the wrist, ended with him being brutalized. I kept thinking:
‘What’s the likelihood this instructor was responsible for nearly killing my neighbor?’
I couldn’t get over it - the idea of handing money to someone who had been responsible for hurting my community.”
— Anti-racist tenant organizer in Boston
Our Vision
Purpose
Education. Sharing. Access. We created a space where people who are not welcome in traditionally reactionary spaces are able to learn firearm safety and develop community with other like-minded people.
Universal Access
Dark woods, closed doors, and MAGA hats - the world of firearms and related training is not universally accessible. We work tirelessly to ensure that all folks have access to the information and experience they seek to feel safe.
Growth
Skill sharing and continuous education is a necessary component of the safe ownership and use of any tool. The Comrade Center offers a suite of courses, custom tracks, and purpose built curriculums that cover a wide variety of needs.
A New Culture
The Comrade Center created a precedent and template for the establishment of similar accessible spaces throughout the country. We owe it to the people to try. With your help, it will become a reality.
New England
The Comrade Center was founded on the idea that the Right’s monopoly on firearm spaces in New England is, in itself, a form of violence. While some of our states lead the nation in social reform, there still exists a massive inequity in safety and security.
Seasoned Instructors
Staffed by socialists, guided by our community; we trust that our engagement in leftist organizations, the people they serve and our own experiences with the toxic gun culture of the right will yield a patient, caring, and ever-evolving environment.
Our Partners
A company that provides firearms training, self-defense education, medical response classes, and a community for women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved communities as all as anyone that wants to help others.