Missouri Citizen Militia
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| Abbreviation | MCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2010 |
| Type | Paramilitary militia |
Key people | Aaron Penberthy (founder) |
Volunteers | 400+[1] |
| Website | Missouri Citizen Militia |
The Missouri Citizen Militia (MCM) is a private militia in the U.S. state of Missouri composed of military veterans, sheriff’s deputies, police, firefighters and private citizens. It was founded in 2010 by Aaron Penberthy.[2]
The Missouri Citizen Militia is distinct from the state's National Guard and state defense force in that it is not associated with or funded by the state or federal governments.
Training
Training offered to members of the MCM includes safe weapons training, survival and sustainability techniques, search and rescue, and first aid.[3]
Activities
The Missouri Citizen Militia has been involved in several regionally located public activities, including:[2]
- responding to natural disasters
- holding clothing, food and toy drives to help victims of natural disasters.
- blocking members of the Westboro Baptist Church when they have staged protests within Missouri.
In 2014, members of the MCM, including its founder, Aaron Penberthy, traveled to the site of the Bundy standoff to join other armed protesters in their standoff against the Bureau of Land Management.[2]
In July 2015, the militia was involved in an Oath Keepers mission, which involved standing guard outside an armed forces career center following the 2015 Chattanooga shootings which killed four marines and one sailor.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Londberg, Max (7 August 2015). "Guns, rights and the Missouri Citizen Militia". Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Jenkins, Kevin R. (30 June 2014). "County resident continues work to build strong militia". Daily Journal Online. Daily Journal. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ↑ Mroczka, Cody (18 April 2017). "A day with the Missouri Citizens Militia". lakenewsonline.com. Lake Sun Leader. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ↑ Bronaugh, Renee (22 July 2015). "UPDATED: Oath Keepers and militia 'guarding' local Armed Forces Career Center". Daily Journal Online. Daily Journal. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ↑ Kopp, Dustin (22 July 2015). "Protect and Serve, Protecting Our Community". KDKZ18. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
External links
Missouri Citizen Militia Official Website