Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters held a public weapons-training session for civilians in Bojnord on Wednesday [1, 2].
The event signals a shift toward mobilizing the general population for potential combat roles as regional tensions escalate. By instructing non-military citizens in firearm handling, the IRGC is preparing a broader base of resistance against foreign adversaries.
Officials from the Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters led the demonstration, which focused on the practical application and handling of firearms [1, 2]. The training occurred in the city of Bojnord, where civilians were shown how to operate weaponry intended for defense and confrontation [1].
Organizers linked the training directly to the current geopolitical climate. A spokesman for the Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters said the move was a response to the "repeated threats of the US President and the commanders of that country’s aggressive and..." forces [2].
The IRGC said that these measures are intended to ensure the public is ready for a possible confrontation [2]. The training session follows a period of increased rhetoric between Tehran and its primary adversaries, specifically the U.S. and Israel [2].
While the specific number of participants was not disclosed, the public nature of the tutorial suggests an effort to project strength and readiness. The IRGC continues to emphasize that its armed forces remain on trigger to respond to any attack [2].
“Iran's IRGC held a public firearms training session in Bojnord, showing civilians how to use guns.”
This public mobilization indicates that Iran is moving beyond traditional military deterrence to a 'total defense' posture. By training civilians, the IRGC is signaling to the U.S. and Israel that any potential incursion could face a decentralized, armed insurgency rather than just a conventional military response.
