This is a list of active and armed militia organizations in the United States. While the two largest militias are the Oath Keepers and the 3 Percenters, there are numerous smaller groups.

Background

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) identified 334 militia groups at their peak in 2011. It identified 276 in 2015, up from 202 in 2014. In 2016, the SPLC identified a total of 165 armed militia groups within the United States.

National groups

As of 2020, the following militia groups have a national presence:

  • The Constitutional Sheriffs
  • Oath Keepers
  • Not Fucking Around Coalition
  • Three Percenters
  • Guardians of Liberty
  • Proud Boys
  • Boogaloo movement
  • The American Patriots Three Percent are active as of 2024.

Statewide groups

Local groups

Inactive groups

Several militia organizations have since become inactive including:

See also

  • Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
  • WHYU-LP, a radio station operated by the American Militia Association

Notes

References


American militia movement Wikispooks

How to counter rightwing armed groups in the United States Brookings

American Militia Movement

United States Militia

We Need to Stop Calling Armed Rightwing Groups 'Militias' TIME