About

The PDX-SRA is the local Portland, Oregon chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in Wichita Kansas and filing as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization federally. We are an organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for all aspects of self and community defense. Article Two of our Bylaws states our purpose clearly:

...We recognize all aspects of self and community defense to include topics such as firearms, disaster relief, medicine, logistics, agriculture, general survival skills, and other pursuits necessary to unify and strengthen communities against the hardships of life under capitalism. We seek, advocate for, and advance an inclusive, safe, and healthy firearms culture in America to combat the toxic, right-wing, and exclusionary firearm culture in place today. We work to create a platform, environment, and community of members and like-minded individuals that are free of reactionary influences and prejudices, such as racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and other discriminatory ideologies. We maintain the necessity of and work towards the implementation of an anti-capitalist platform for protecting and promoting the inherent human right to defend oneself and one’s community.”

What Do We Do?

The PDX-SRA perform a wide variety of activities. Range days, social get-togethers, mutual aid, skill shares and various forms of instruction are just some of the things our chapter organizes. Ultimately, the goal of all of these events is to foster a supportive and inclusive community that can work together to achieve its common goals and rebuff against reactionary right wing firearms culture.

-----Frequently Asked Questions-----

Are we a militia?
We are not a militia. As a social welfare organization, we work to educate and advocate. While the organization does at times sanction presence at protests, we forbid armed protests under the SRA banner, as this is not the goal of the SRA. We encourage members who wish to participate in armed demonstrations to investigate organizations that have been established for that purpose. Opposing fascism and reactionary ideologies is a multifront struggle, and we fulfill the education portion of that struggle.

Can i just come to a meeting or range day?
Sorry, for the security and safety of our members you must be a SRA member to attend these events.

How can I join?
Head over to the National SRA membership page here or contact PDX directly here

What do I get for my membership donation?
Your annual or monthly donation ("dues") goes to support the mission of the Socialist Rifle Association and to fund our local chapter and to keep everything running. Membership is not a product for sale but we will extend membership to you in recognition of your donation to the SRA, a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization.

Do I have to use my legal name to sign up?
Nope! You may use any preferred or chosen name. We do not need to know your deadname if that’s your situation.

What if I can't afford dues?
Apply for a dues waiver here

Can I deduct donations to the SRA?
Unfortunately, no. As a 501(c)(4) contributions to the SRA are not tax deductible.

Do you keep my credit card secure?
The SRA does not see your financial information at any point in the membership process. All financial transactions are handled by Stripe, a commercial online payment processor. Your credit card information is sent to Stripe using an encrypted tokenized system, and the only information visible to us is the last 4 digits of your credit card number. If you're still concerned, you can pay using a one-time-use prepaid debit card.

Still have questions?
Contact us here