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A Spotter's Guide To Military-Grade Gear Now Being Used By Police

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Following the fatal police shooting of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri last Saturday, a protest movement broke out in the small town. Police from St. Louis County responded, showing up with body armor, gas masks, rifles, camouflage uniforms, armored cars, and tear gas. This excessive show of force, combined with gear that looks very military, has lead to widespread outcry against police militarization, including some objections from veterans themselves. Here's a look at some of the gear on the ground in Ferguson and how it made its way from military service to police armories.


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