Finley Smith

Finley Smith is an American firearm educator and animator who runs Rainbow Reload in Manchester, New Hampshire, a queer-focused firearm and self-defense training group.[1] Smith runs the YouTube channel Queer Armorer, which discusses firearms techniques, community building and community defense projects, and media and gender analysis.[2]

Activism

Smith was an EMT and served as a street medic volunteer at several protests.[3]

Rainbow Reload

In November 2020, Smith created Rainbow Reload, an organization that helps queer people train with firearms in New Hampshire.[2] Originally a chapter of the Pink Pistols, the group changed names to avoid association with Trump rallies attended by the head of Pink Pistols.[1] Smith leads small groups in beginner-oriented range days during trips into wooded areas in New Hampshire.[4][5] Smith's trainings focus on handgun and shotgun defensive skill classes, in an effort to "be dangerous back to a dangerous world."[2]

In 2023, Tucker Carlson described Rainbow Reload's work as "disgusting" and referred to Smith as both a "domestic terrorist" and a "faithful servant of the Democratic Party".[6] Charlie Kirk referred to Smith as "Antifa and the Trans Mafia" and implied that they were responsible for the destruction of the country's morals.[7]

Queer Armorer

In 2021, Smith created the Queer Armorer channel out of a desire for queer-oriented firearms content accessible to beginners.[8][3][2] The content initially focused on live video; however, by late 2025 the channel had shifted to largely animated video. This shift happened in equal parts due to a desire to focus on educational content[9] and a cardiac medical issue.[10]

3D firearm development

Smith has worked on a variety of 3D printed firearm projects, including helping with the development of the Mac DB9[11] and various accessories. In 2022, they helped several rebel groups set up 3D production of firearms in Myanmar.[12] During that work they created a version of the top rail of the FGC-9 for use in Myanmar by rebels fighting with limited access to optics due to the country's gun control laws prior to the revolution. However, its use was limited, as a team from Deterrence Dispensed developed printable iron sights that allowed for more flexibility.[12]

Personal life

Smith's pronouns are they/them or she/her.[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Green, Hadley (December 20, 2023). "How an LGBTQ+ gun owner is helping arm her community". Washington Post.
  2. ^ a b c d Owen, Greg. "LGBTQ+ gun group takes aim at the far-right's violent threats". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ^ a b c Fisher, Damien (2023-04-18). "Head of Rainbow Reload Finds Security in NH". NH Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  4. ^ "Meet a trans gun trainer: 'Our goal is keeping people safe'". The Washington Post. 2023-12-21. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ^ Bookman, Todd (2023-02-23). "'You have to be dangerous back.' Why some LGBTQ people in New Hampshire are taking up arms". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  6. ^ Carlson, Tucker (2023-03-23). "TUCKER CARLSON: The Democratic Party believes owning a gun is too much autonomy for you". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  7. ^ The Media is Up in Arms Over 'Misgendering' Trans School Shooter The New York Times has apologized for misgendering the shooter – via www.facebook.com.
  8. ^ Queer Armorer (2021-02-10). A New Channel Appears. Retrieved 2026-02-19 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Queer Armorer (2024-04-08). Touch Grass, Shoot Fast, Eat Ass. Retrieved 2026-03-07 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Queer Armorer (2025-06-16). Queer Folk: Pick Up a Gun. Retrieved 2026-03-07 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Queer Armorer (2021-07-19). AWCY? DB9 Trailer. Retrieved 2026-03-07 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ a b Ditto Nation (2023-02-18). “Printed Freedom”: 3D-printed firearm culture. Retrieved 2026-03-07 – via YouTube.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.