Tom Nguyen, left, the founder of LA Progressive Shooters, instructs Daniel Villalpando, 16, right, during a firearms education course at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa, Calif., on Oct. 29, 2023. Photo: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Alain Stephens is an investigative reporter covering gun violence, arms trafficking, and federal law enforcement.

When news broke that a Marine veteran running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat had taught military-style firearms courses to left-wing activists , many reacted in disbelief. Reddit posts revealed that Graham Platner — who’s running to try to flip the seat long held by Republican Susan Collins — not only joined the Socialist Rifle Association but even taught a “defensive handgun course” for its members. A socialist-leaning

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