Left-wing extremism on campus has taken a disturbing turn following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A student at Georgetown University discovered violent flyers promoting a radical gun club tied to past political violence.
The posters, allegedly from the John Brown Gun Club, appeared just days after Kirk’s murder on September 10. Tyler Robinson, who reportedly supported far-left ideologies, is accused of killing Kirk at a Turning Point USA event in Utah.
“Hey fascist! Catch!” reads the red flyer found on campus. That phrase allegedly matched words found on a shell casing at the crime scene. The flyer also declared, “The only political group that celebrates when Nazis die.”
A QR code on the flyer linked to a recruitment page. The site encouraged visitors to join a movement that rejects “ceremonial resistance and strongly worded letters.” It calls for more direct community action.
Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, flagged the flyers on social media Wednesday. His post quickly gained attention. By that afternoon, Georgetown officials responded.
Shae McInnis, a sophomore at Georgetown and treasurer of the College Republicans Club, found the posters on the school’s activity board. He said the message felt like a threat to anyone with conservative beliefs.
“This is a direct threat to conservatives on campus,” McInnis told reporters. He added, “People no longer want debate—they want violence.” McInnis believes Kirk’s assassination triggered an increase in radical rhetoric.
Other violent incidents connected to the John Brown Gun Club have surfaced recently. On July 4, suspects linked to the group attacked a detention center in Texas. They fired 20 to 30 rounds using an AR-15-style rifle before it malfunctioned.
The attackers reportedly used fireworks and graffiti to lure federal agents into a trap. Once in place, gunmen opened fire from a nearby treeline, injuring a police officer. Eleven individuals now face federal charges, including attempted murder.
One suspect, Benjamin Song, previously clashed with conservatives during a drag event in Fort Worth. Song, allegedly a member of the gun club’s Elm Fork Chapter, was accused of pepper-spraying opponents but was never charged.
Left-wing extremism on campus also draws historical parallels. The John Brown Gun Club is named after a militant 19th-century abolitionist. Brown led violent uprisings, including a deadly raid on Harper’s Ferry, hoping to spark a slave revolt.
In 2019, another member, Willem van Spronsen, attempted to blow up an ICE facility using Molotov cocktails. Authorities shot and killed him during the attack. Georgetown University responded swiftly. A school spokesperson said, “We do not tolerate threats or calls for violence.” Officials removed the posters and launched an investigation to ensure student safety.
Despite the removal, left-wing extremism on campus remains a concern for students like McInnis. He said, “We expect disagreement, but not this kind of hatred. It’s no longer about ideas—it’s about fear.”
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