Members of neo-Nazi ‘active clubs’ join combat events at secretive Virginia compound

The Guardian US News
by Sean Craig and Wiley Cope
April 7, 2026
3 min read

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Neo-Nazi 'active clubs' and white nationalist groups are holding combat events at a Virginia compound.

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The activities of these groups pose a significant threat to public safety due to their potential for organized extremist violence.

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Members of neo-Nazi 'active clubs' from across the US, along with other white nationalist groups like Patriot Front and the Wolves of Vinland, have been participating in combat events at a secretive compound in Lynchburg, Virginia. These "riot-style gatherings" are described by their founder as a "tip-off point for a fascist cultural revolution." Participants included a licensed school teacher and a one-time police officer, as documented through social media posts and group chats. Experts warn these activities pose a significant threat to public safety. The compound is run by the Wolves of Vinland, identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a neopagan white nationalist hate group.

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