Three Percenters

The Three Percenters is a decentralized, far-right, anti-government movement in the United States. It was formed as a reaction to the election of U.S. president Barack Obama during a time of overall growth in the American militia movement from 2008 to 2009. The name "Three Percenter" derives from an inaccurate claim that only three percent of American colonists fought against the British during the American Revolution. The Three Percenter movement shares the general ideology of the American militia and patriot movements, including promotion of gun ownership rights and resistance to the U.S. federal government. Many members also belong to other anti-government groups including the Oath Keepers. In more recent years, the movement has broadened to oppose immigrants, Muslims, and left-wing activists such as Antifa. The group is based in the U.S. and also has a presence in Canada. Many different individuals and groups have identified themselves as "Three Percenters". Despite the lack of formal leadership, Canada has labeled Three Percenters as a terrorist entity. Members of the Three Percenter movement participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack. In 2021, six men associated with the group were charged with conspiracy in connection with the attack on the Capitol.