Socialist Rifle Association Podcast

Faye Ecklar

A podcast for the SRA community and greater leftist community, particularly the gun owning parts of it. Released on a (semi-)weekly schedule, we discuss all manner of news stories pertaining to the cause of leftism, particularly with matters pertaining to firearms, from a leftist perspective.

  • 57 minutes 6 seconds
    S5 - E6: ALPRs and the Panopticon

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    9 April 2026, 1:00 am
  • 43 minutes 26 seconds
    S5 - E5: Home Defense Shotgun
    There are many myths ands legends surrounding the proper use and purpose of shotguns. From candy cane loads to secret squirrel stuff, there is a lot to get wrong. In this episode Jessie talks home defense shotguns with SRA Instructions Director CW. Join the SRA: https://socialistra.org/
    28 February 2026, 7:59 am
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    S5 - E4: Pretense Repression with the National Lawyers Guild
    In this episode Jessie is joined By Xavier T. de Janon to discuss trumped up charges, Stop Cop City, and weaponized prosecution. National Lawyers Guild: https://www.nlg.org/ Join the SRA: https://socialistra.org/
    16 January 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 20 seconds
    S5 - E3: Belki Sibe
    Jessie is joined by Producer and Director Alexis Daloumis as well as Internationalist Guy Steward to discuss Belki Sibe; a war film with few peers.
    30 December 2025, 5:39 am
  • 42 minutes 49 seconds
    S5 - E2: Get a Grip with Matthew Tycer

    In this episode we focus on grip and trigger control. Joining us is Matthew Tycer, lead instructor and owner of Shuten Defensive Group.

    17 July 2025, 11:26 pm
  • 42 minutes
    Season 4: Episode 2 — Means of Production

    Faye interviews leftist tactical gear suppliers, FAFO Defense, Conquest of Thread, and Earthside Manufacturing. They discuss their products and how they tie into their larger political praxis. Faye expresses deep concerns about the quality of Earthside Manufacturing's ballistic armor products. 

    FAFO Defense
    Website: https://fafodef.com
    Twitter: @FafoDefense

    Conquest of Thread
    Website: https://conquestofthread.com
    Twitter: @ConquestThread

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

    4 April 2021, 7:00 am
  • 55 minutes 24 seconds
    Season 4: Episode 1 — The Capitol Putsch

    Faye and Alex discuss the January 6th invasion of the Capitol building by a mob of Trump supporters committed with the help of Capitol police officers.

     

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar
    Alex's Twitter: @humvadev

    8 January 2021, 5:27 pm
  • 43 minutes 13 seconds
    Season 3: Episode 8 — Tenacious Unicorn Ranch

    Faye interviews Tenacious Unicorn Ranch, a transgender haven based in southern Colorado, discussing the history of the project, the need for safe housing in the queer community, the economics of running a ranch, the process of starting a commune, and what life is like as an island of queerness in a rural area. Tenacious Unicorn Ranch is raising money to buy new land to house more people: https://www.gofundme.com/f/20twnvi5qo

    Tenacious Unicorn Ranch
    Twitter: @TenaciousRanch
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenaciousUnicorn/
    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tenaciousunicorn
    Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/20twnvi5qo

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

    25 August 2020, 2:32 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Season 3: Episode 7 — Antifa Prisoner Solidarity

    Faye is interviewed on a stream raising money for antifascist prisoners

    Antifa Prisoner Solidarity
    Website: https://supportantifaprisoners.wordpress.com/
    List of Prisoners: https://supportantifaprisoners.wordpress.com/antifascist-prisoners/
    Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btY24pDdkYE

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

     

    31 July 2020, 7:17 pm
  • 37 minutes 37 seconds
    Season 3: Episode 6 — Latino Rifle Association

    Faye and Ed interview PB Gomez, the founder of the Latino Rifle Association, about the organization and its mission. We also discuss some of the history of the oppression of Latino people in the United States, and why it might be important to adopt a culture of community defense.

    Latino Rifle Association
    Website: www.LatinoRifleAssociation.org
    Twitter: @LatinoRifleOrg
    Instagram: @LatinoRifleAssociation
    Reddit: /r/LatinoRA
    Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/lra-official/shop

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

    29 June 2020, 5:28 pm
  • 20 minutes 29 seconds
    Season 3: Episode 5 — Mutual Aid Part 2 — Los Angeles

    The West Los Angeles chapter of the SRA has been engaged in mutual aid work since the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns in California. Faye interviews two of their mutual aid organizers on how they made their own hand sanitizer, distributed supplies, and created and maintain DIY hand washing stations for the unhoused. If you are an organizer or activist, this will help you think about and prepare for the practical aspects of doing organized mutual aid work. 

     

    West Los Angeles SRA

    Twitter: @WestLA_SRA

    Socialist Rifle Association
    Website: https://socialistra.org/
    Twitter: @SocialistRA
    Instagram: @SocialistRA
    Facebook: @SocialistRifle
    Faye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

    29 May 2020, 4:36 pm
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