Georgetown flyers tied to leftist gun club reference Charlie Kirk assassination, prompting campus-safety review

Georgetown University is reviewing a flyer campaign posted on campus that advocates violence against conservatives and references the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-leaning activist, in what observers describe as an alarming echo of a high-profile case tied to a left-wing gun club. The flyers, which were found on a university activity board this week, appear to be linked to a group the Center for Counter Extremism identifies as a far-left organization that has drawn attention for armed presence at protests and for ties to anti-ICE violence. A flyer featured a direct line targeting conservatives and referenced the September 24, 2025, Kirk death, a case that has become a focal point in debates over political violence on college campuses.

The flyers were first flagged by Turning Point USA spokesman and Charlie Kirk Show executive producer Andrew Kolvet in a social-media post. Shae McInnis, a Georgetown sophomore and treasurer of the College Republicans Club, told Fox News Digital that she found the posters on the campus’s activity board early Wednesday morning and immediately perceived them as a threat. “So, obviously I read this immediately as a threat, not only for me but for everyone on this campus,” McInnis said. “This is a direct threat against conservatives or anyone who does not subscribe to the prevailing leftist orthodoxy.” She noted that the incident followed a broader surge in hostile rhetoric she and others have observed since the Kirk case.

The posters, which included a QR code linking to a page described as promoting a community “done with ceremonial resistance and strongly worded letters,” carried a line that supporters of the campaign were “building a community that’s done with ceremonial resistance.” The phrase on the posters also references a slogan reportedly linked to the Kirk case and a shell casing found in the timeline of the Utah Valley University incident. The Lincoln-shaped imagery and the slogan’s wording appear to align with messaging associated with the John Brown Gun Club, a network described by researchers as far-left by the Center for Counter Extremism. The group, which maintains chapters across the United States, has at times shown up armed at left-leaning events under the guise of protecting protesters from counter-protesters and has drawn attention for alleged connections to anti-ICE actions.

Georgetown University said in a statement that it has no tolerance for violence or threats and that the flyers were removed. A campus spokesman said the university is investigating the incident and is taking steps to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. “Georgetown University has no tolerance for calls for violence or threats to the university,” the spokesman said. “The flyers have been removed, and the university is investigating this incident and working to ensure the safety of our community.”

The incident comes as context for a broader conversation about political violence on U.S. campuses. The John Brown Gun Club’s history has been the subject of multiple law-enforcement and academic assessments. One unit behind the public campaign is linked to a 2019 confrontation in which Willem van Spronsen, a member of the John Brown Gun Club, attempted to attack an ICE detention center and was killed by authorities during the operation. In addition to its public demonstrations, the club’s chapters have faced scrutiny for incidents in which members allegedly engaged in aggressive actions at protests and for involvement in disputes with other activist groups. A federal case filed in Texas earlier this year described an attack at a Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado in which multiple suspects fired weapons and targeted ICE vehicles, leading to federal charges including attempted murder of federal agents. Authorities attributed the assault to a broader network of individuals associated with anti-ICE activism, though prosecutors have not tied every defendant to the same organization.

The Texas case references the Elm Fork Chapter of the John Brown Gun Club and mentions Benjamin Song, a longtime anti-fascist activist who has previously been involved in a separate altercation with a right-wing group during a 2023 drag event in Fort Worth. The federal complaint notes that Song was present as security at the event in question, though it does not indicate charges against him in the Alvarado incident. The FBI and local authorities have said the case remains under investigation and that charges include multiple counts related to violence against federal agents and weapons offenses. The broader question of how campus groups like the John Brown Gun Club influence political dialogue and violence remains a topic of ongoing debate among scholars, campus officials and lawmakers.

Charlie Kirk himself had warned that an “assassination culture” was spreading on the left in online posts made months before his death, a concern repeated by some observers as campuses grapple with the rhetoric surrounding political conflict. University officials stressed that the Georgetown incident is not representative of campus life, but it underscores the sensitive environment on campuses where political viewpoints collide and where some groups have publicly embraced aggressive, confrontational tactics. The FBI and other agencies have urged campuses to monitor threats carefully and to provide resources for students who feel unsafe or targeted by political violence.

Images accompanying this report show flyers collected on Georgetown’s campus and related materials tied to the wider national discourse. One image shows a flyer referencing the Kirk case and posted on a campus board, while another provides a close-up view of the bold slogan used on the card. The university’s safety and compliance teams are reviewing the materials to determine how best to prevent further incidents and to support students who may feel at risk. The campus community has been urged to report any additional flyers or threats to campus security so they can be addressed promptly.

The broader public discussion around these events centers on how political activism intersects with public safety and how universities can uphold free expression while deterring violent rhetoric. The John Brown Gun Club’s described affiliations and past actions continue to be a point of contention for critics who say such groups normalize violent tactics, while supporters argue that armed protest is a form of protection for speech and a check on perceived threats. As Georgetown and other campuses weigh policies and responses, the focus remains on ensuring a safe environment where diverse viewpoints can be debated without fear of violence.

As a follow-up, another image provides context about the broader network associated with the John Brown Gun Club, including references to a flyer linked to the Robinson case and the group’s Elm Fork Chapter. The university is continuing to review the materials and coordinate with campus safety offices to ensure proper precautions are in place.