Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia
| Pennsylvania Light Foot | |
|---|---|
| Ideology | Survivalism Preparedness |
| Website | http://www.palightfootmilitia.com |
The Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia is a privately funded group based in Pennsylvania. It is not associated with Pennsylvania National Guard and is not the official National Guard for the state. The group is part of the Militia movement.
ThePennsylvania Light Foot Militia uses a framework called "Light Foot Model" of organization[citation needed] used by groups such as the Idaho Light Foot Militia, New York Light Foot Militia and Texas Light Foot Militia.
Ideology and membership[edit]
The Group consists of a people who generally who are readying themselves to defend their homes, neighbors and state. The organization is no longer lead by Christian Yingling or Bob Gardner but has many leaders throughout the commonwealth.
One of the basic tenets of the organization is: "It is the duty of the citizens to protect and defend the unalienable rights of all members of the community. Under no circumstances will these citizen tolerate those who advocate acts of criminal violence, terrorism or a change away from our republic form of government; nor will it support any specific political party or candidate, nor espouse any particular religious denomination or doctrine. All members must understand the duties and obligation of both citizens and government under the United States and their state's constitution." Membership in the Pennsylvania Light Foot militia is open to all lawful citizens of a state, ages 18 and up and there shall be no discrimination due to race, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.[1]
History and Changes.[edit]
Like events from the 2017 when C. Yingling took a number of members from various group to the Unite the Right rally where Yingling went to "serve as armed security," and claimed to have served as intermediators between Far-right/Alt-right groups and counter protesters. It was revealed by court documents during the Fox 43 series that he, Yingling, was never invited to Charlottesville by either the local government or local law enforcement. In September of 2020, while under the leadership of Bob Gardner, a group was taken to Mifflintown, PA to perform "peacekeeping duties" during a BLM rally.
Christian Yingling stepped down from leadership of the Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia in February 2020 at which time Bob Gardner took over. In December 2020 Bob Gardner stepped down as leader of the Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia.
As of January 2021 the Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia is "Under New Managment" with a focus on personal safety, self defense and overall readiness. The New PALFM is not focused on political rallies and will not do "peacekeeping or security duties" of any kind.
The PALFM supports the local, state and federal governments. The PALFM will assist in defending the state and federal constitution within the letter of the law as it is able.
In a joint report produced by Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)and MilitiaWatch assess the Light Foot Militia to have a low history of violence, and a low potential of future violence.[2]
See also[edit]
- Strong, Kim. York Daily Record. September 12, 2020. "Militias say they protect rights, critics call it a sham."
- Routh, Julian. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 16, 2017. "Who is Christian Yingling? Far-right militia leader or protector?"
- Georgetown Law Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection. "Addressing the Rise of Unlawful Private Paramilitaries: City of Charlottesville v. Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia."
- Militia organizations in the United States
References[edit]
- ↑ "Militia Standards and Principles of the Pennsylvania Light Foot". Pennsylvania Light Foot Militia. Retrieved 3 October 2020. Unknown parameter
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