TPUSA Leader Calls for UNC Professor’s Firing Over Alleged Leftist Gun Group Ties as Georgetown Flyers Spark Controversy

A Turning Point USA spokesperson, Andrew Kolvet, on X called for the firing of a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor over alleged ties to a leftist gun group. Kolvet said Dwayne Dixon, an Asian and Middle Eastern Studies professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, is allegedly a member of Redneck Revolt's Silver Valley chapter, an offshoot of the John Brown Gun Club, which Fox News Digital previously reported was linked to at least two violent attacks on ICE facilities in Washington and Texas. Kolvet's post followed reports that John Brown Gun Club recruitment flyers were spotted on Georgetown University's campus carrying the message "Hey fascist! Catch this," an apparent reference to writings tied to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Kolvet wrote that he posted the Georgetown flyer and that he had learned of "professors at elite schools" who are members of Redneck Revolt and its offshoots. He said the professor should be immediately fired and the group/network investigated. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spokesperson told Fox Digital the school respects free speech and does not monitor or comment on the lawful personal activities or political views of individual employees. It is unclear whether Dixon is under investigation, and his photo is not included in his staff biography. Fox News Digital notes that the materials circulating in connection with this controversy also referenced Charlie Kirk and his death on Sept. 10, although the context remains disputed in the reporting.


Georgetown University flyers tied to the accompanying message drew additional scrutiny as the campus debate over political loyalty and campus organizing intensified. In response to questions about possible personnel action, UNC officials emphasized a commitment to free expression while stating they do not adjudicate or comment on the lawful personal activities or political views of individual employees. Dixon’s leadership role on campus has not been publicly detailed in UNC-Chapel Hill materials, and Fox News Digital has not obtained a staff biography listing a photo of him.

Redneck Revolt, described by the Counter Extremism Project as a far-left gun club, rejects capitalism and the nation-state and often deploys armed members at protests, saying they aim to shield left-wing activists from opponents. The group has publicly positioned itself as countering fascist and white supremacist activity, and its members have publicly carried firearms at demonstrations in the past while arguing they are acting in defense of certain political perspectives. Dixon’s association with Redneck Revolt, if confirmed, would place him among individuals connected to a network with a history of provocative and at times controversial actions.

The group's history includes a series of legal and confrontational episodes. In 2017, Dixon faced multiple charges after allegedly attending protests in Durham and Charlottesville armed with a semi-automatic rifle; those charges were later dropped. He was also charged with assault during the 2018 toppling of UNC’s Silent Sam statue in Chapel Hill, but the case was dismissed. Separately, Redneck Revolt was sued by Charlottesville and local businesses under anti-paramilitary and nuisance laws after a 2017 rally; a judge did not dismiss the case, but the group settled through a consent decree, calling the suit harassment and state repression. The organization has also been linked to a 2019 bombing attempt by Willem van Spronsen, who was killed during the attack and was celebrated by some antifascist activists as a martyr, according to accounts related to the broader national discourse surrounding protest movements.

Georgetown College Republicans and other campus groups weighed in as well. A Georgetown College Republican member demanded a full investigation of the leftist club’s flyers referencing Kirk’s death, arguing that the materials represented a direct incitement and cross-campus alignment of opposing political factions. The note reflected the broader tension on college campuses over how to handle provocative political speech and the involvement of faculty or staff in politically charged groups.

Dixon and UNC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report. Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news and high-impact events that shape national conversation. She has reported on major national crises, including wildfires, aviation disasters, and significant political episodes.

The university’s handling of personnel matters in cases involving faculty membership in or support for politically charged organizations remains unclear. While UNC-Chapel Hill has emphasized respect for free expression, university officials have not publicly announced an investigation into Dixon. The absence of a public personnel record or staff biography listing Dixon’s photo adds another layer of ambiguity to the situation, leaving students and faculty to navigate questions about potential disciplinary action, academic freedom, and accountability in a rapidly evolving campus political landscape.