Idaho Light Foot Militia

The Idaho Light Foot Militia (ILFM) is a privately organized militia in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Light Foot Militia is distinct from a state defense force in that it is not recognized as part of the organized militia by the government of Idaho, but is rather privately organized by private citizens in the unorganized militia. It describes itself as part of the Patriot movement.[1] The ILFM was founded in 2009.[2]

Idaho Light Foot Militia
LeaderMaj. Jeff Stankiewicz
Cady Hoyt (Corporal)
Dates of operation~2009–present
Active regionsIdaho, United States
IdeologyAmerican nationalism
Libertarianism
Conservative liberalism
Survivalism
Paleoconservatism
This article is about the privately-organized militia group in Idaho. For the inactive state defense force of Idaho, see Idaho State Guard.

Organization

The militants of the group consider themselves a constitutional militia and say they are not affiliated with any hate groups. The Southern Poverty Law Center lists them as one of 1274 patriot groups that "engage in groundless conspiracy theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme anti-government doctrines. Generally, such groups define themselves as opposed to the “New World Order,” engage in groundless conspiracy theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme antigovernment doctrines. Listing here does not imply that the groups themselves advocate or engage in violence or other criminal activities or are racist.[3] The Members of the militia believe they are the "teeth of the Constitution" at a time of economic and political uncertainty for the United States.[4][5]

Membership

Membership in the ILFM is open to citizens of Idaho aged 16 and older.[1] Members participate in training and attend monthly meetings.[6] As of 2010, the militia consisted of over 100 members.[7]

References
  1. "Militia Standards and Principles of the Light Foot" (PDF). Idaho Light Foot Militia Official Website. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  2. McKnight, Matt Mills (August 2, 2012). "'Teeth of the Constitution:' Light Foot Militia rises in Idaho's backcountry". NBC News. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  3. "ANTIGOVERNMENT MOVEMENT". Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  4. "Light Foot Militia rises in Idaho's backcountry". NBC News. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  5. "In Idaho, a Militia Trains ... for What?". NBC News. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  6. Kruesi, Kimberlee (April 18, 2014). "The Militia Wants YOU: Idaho Militia Recruits in Twin Falls". Magic Valley. Times-News. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  7. Owens, Ryan; Brown, Ely (March 30, 2010). "In Idaho, a Militia Trains ... for What?". ABC News. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
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