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About Jill McDaniel – Founder of Mom-At-Arms

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In late 2018, Jill McDaniel launched Mom-At-Arms to challenge misleading narratives promoted by gun control organizations, such as Everytown and Moms Demand Action. What began as a personal initiative quickly gained national attention, leading to collaborations, interviews, and recognition as a respected voice in the Second Amendment advocacy space.

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By mid-2019, Jill McDaniel transformed Mom-At-Arms into a national investigative platform, enlisting contributors from across the country. The team’s work has been cited by major Second Amendment organizations and referenced in legislative hearings, establishing Jill as a respected analyst, advocate, and counter propagandist.

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Among the platform’s most notable investigations:

Shannon Watts & Nick Freitas Incident: Jill and her team uncovered a fabricated social media post used by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts to falsely accuse Virginia Delegate candidate Nick Freitas and his wife of promoting offensive merchandise. The investigation revealed the image was photoshopped and part of a broader campaign effort to support congressional candidate Abigail Spanberger. The exposure led to widespread criticism of Watts’ tactics.

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David Chipman Nomination: During the Biden administration’s nomination of David Chipman for ATF Director, Mom-At-Arms published findings detailing Chipman’s financial ties to gun control organizations and a conflict of interest involving his wife’s role in related advocacy. These revelations contributed to bipartisan opposition and ultimately the withdrawal of Chipman’s nomination.

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March For Our Lives Financial Scrutiny: The team investigated the financial records of March For Our Lives, uncovering questionable spending practices and disproportionate executive compensation. Their reporting led to increased scrutiny of the organization’s leadership, including co-founder David Hogg, and sparked broader conversations about transparency in activist funding.

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These investigations reflect the Mom-At-Arms Team's commitment to exposing misinformation and promoting accountability in the national gun rights debate

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Certified as a USCCA Firearms Instructor in 2021, Jill now provides firearms safety and personal protection training in southern Virginia. Her advocacy expanded in 2022 to include support for domestic violence survivors and community resilience initiatives.

 

In 2024, Jill was appointed Academy Director for the Virginia Citizens Defense League, where she leads educational efforts focused on Second Amendment rights & it's history, legislative/political internships, firearm safety, and first aid training for families and youth across Virginia. She is also certified & licensed to teach specific classes nationwide via Zoom on situational awareness, combating cyber stalking, spotting danger, and research trainings.