Kasarda, dressed in a sandy acid-wash T-shirt and tartan cargo pants, embodies a blend of post-apocalyptic aesthetics and casual wear—what Gun Bunny humorously describes as “postapocalyptic cowboy meets dad.” At 51, he is a cisgender white man with interests that span subcultures like hacking and industrial music, as well as a brief tenure as a minister in the Satanic Temple. Although he shuns the title of “leader,” he acknowledges his significant role in creating a niche alternative gun community, which he and others refer to as the “punk rock outsiders of the shooting community.”
Kasarda’s movement began about a decade ago with his YouTube channel, InRange TV, which boasts approximately 930,000 followers. His content often addresses aspects of firearms history that he believes are overlooked by conservative factions within the gun community. These include topics such as slave revolts, a 1958 standoff in North Carolina where a Native American tribe confronted the Ku Klux Klan, and a potentially transgender midwife who served in Colonel George Armstrong Custer’s cavalry. The channel champions anti-racism, human liberation, and LGBTQ+ rights, promoting the concept of “2A For All,” which advocates for universal access to firearms, especially for minority groups. This perspective has angered right-wing gun supporters, leading to prolonged discussions and vitriol directed at him on forums like AR15.com and Kiwi Farms.
The political climate has exacerbated these tensions, particularly during the Trump administration. Post-election, left-leaning and LGBTQ+-focused firearms organizations, such as the Liberal Gun Club and the Pink Pistols, reported notable increases in interest and participation. Reports surfaced in early September of discussions within the Justice Department regarding potential firearm restrictions for transgender individuals. In response to this climate, a trans gun content creator urged trans Americans to make firearm purchases without delay.
The discourse around firearms and the transgender community has also been marked by misinformation. Following a tragic shooting incident, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk perpetuated a myth linking trans individuals to mass shootings. When questioned at a Turning Point USA event about the number of transgender Americans who have been mass shooters over the past decade, he replied, “Too many.” Data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive reveals that from January 2013 to September 2025, there have been five confirmed transgender or nonbinary mass shooters, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of the 5,748 mass shootings recorded over that period.
