The last few years have seen a considerable rise in far-right extremism. From a Michigan militia’s plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer to this month’s violent take-over of the Capitol, extremism has proven to be a credible threat against American democracy. Guns have played a substantial role in the proliferation of these groups. Rhetoric and ideology espoused by gun rights advocates reflect the dogma of far-right extremist movements. The brandishing of large guns at far-right events is commonplace and signals a strategy of violence and intimidation. Listen: The role of guns in American ...