Welcome to the North Idaho Militia
The North Idaho Militia is a group of patriotic men and women who are dedicated to defending the unalienable God-given rights of all citizens, regardless of race, sex or national origin, as is expressed in our State Constitution and the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.
The North Idaho Militia is a community of like-minded patriots of true believers in a good and free America. We believe in traditional values of Faith, Family and County, and in an absolute right to self-preservation. We believe in self-determination, limited government, and honoring and maintaining the republic as it was designed more than 200 years ago.
According to Article XIV, Section 1, of the Idaho State Constitution,” PERSONS SUBJECT TO MILITARY DUTY. All able-bodied male persons, residents of this state, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, shall be enrolled in the militia, and perform such military duty as may be required by law; but no person having conscientious scruples against bearing arms, shall be compelled to perform such duty in time of peace. Every person claiming such exemption from service, shall, in lieu thereof, pay into the school fund of the county of which he may be a resident, an equivalent in money, the amount and manner of payment to be fixed by law.”
That’s correct! If you are 18-45 you are already, by law, a member of the constitutionally guaranteed unorganized militia. http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/stcon/articl_XIV.html There is no upper age limit for members of the North Idaho Millitia.
North Idaho Militia - Public Meetings
Public monthly meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 18:00 hours (6:00 PM). Meetings are family friendly and always open to the general public. Topics include: general information, constitutionality of the militia, current events, training activities, and general questions and answers.
Public Meeting Address:Athol Community Center | Public Meeting Alternate Address:Rathdrum City Park |
For all upcoming meetings, please see our schedule on our “Calendar” page.
North Idaho Militia - Monthly Training
Trainings are always family friendly and are held every Sunday and Monday (exception of the first of each month).. Trainings are generally a one day event with the occasional overnighter. Information about the trainings is available at the public meetings. For all upcoming training, please see our schedule on our “Calendar” page.
All training is conducted with safety and welfare of its members in mind. Training is a vital part of any operation and occurs continuously. The North Idaho Militia is always exploring new types of training and is continually leveraging the skills of its members to provide the most expert training available.
Examples of Training:
• Firearm Safety• Marksmanship (Rifle & Pistol)• Land Navigation (Map and Compass)• Radio Communication / Hand Signals• First Aid / CPR• CQB (Close Quarters Battle) | • Self Defense• Wilderness Survival• Combat drills• Formations• Family Preparedness• and much more! |
Who can join the North Idaho Militia
You must be a resident of the state of Idaho and be 18 years or older in order to join the North Idaho Militia. Younger members are encouraged to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Membership will be denied to anyone who is a felon, has ever been adjudicated as a mental defective, a member of any hate group, racist, moral reprobate, socialist, communist, anarchist, or a provocateur.
To join the North Idaho Militia you must show proof of a recent background check.
Our vetting process, any of the following background checks will work:
If you have a current CCW or
If you have a firearm purchase receipt within the last year or
You can get a CCW with the County Sheriff.
Standards & Principles
The members of the unorganized militia shall ever stand, as have our forefathers before us, first to God, from Whom we acknowledge the Authority of all Rights, and all the blessings of governments and to our native state.
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North Idaho Militia – Patch
North Idaho Miitia adopted the Minuteman unit patch, because the Minutemen were members of teams of select men from the American colonial militia during the American Revolutionary War.
They provided a highly mobile, rapidly deployed force that allowed the colonies to respond immediately to war threats, hence the name.
The Minutemen were among the first people to fight in the American Revolution. Their teams constituted about a quarter of the entire militia. Generally younger and more mobile, they served as part of a network for early response.
