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In the October-November issue of THE NATIONAL SHERIFF MAGAZINE there appears an article entitled, "Posse Comitatus: Threat of the County-Based Criminal Militarists". The article is remarkable not only because the entire front cover of that issue is devoted to it, or because it is of exceptional length, or because it reads like something from out of the "good old days of the Radical Right", but because it focuses attention on what has to be considered a genuine ray of light on an otherwise dark and dreary scene. It was written by one Phillip C. McGuire, who is the Assistant Director of Criminal Enforcement for the BATF (the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) and so we may accept this as top-of-the-run from the System point of view.
Given within the article is the genesis of the Posse Comitatus, including the names, dates, and places relevant to its birth and development. The blazing incident involving Gordon KahI1 is given the space and attention it is due. An explanation of what Posse Comitatus means and stands for (which couldn't fail to appeal to the right kind of person) is included. The Movement accusation against the Jews is given. Familiar Movement groups and publications are listed in connection. An outstanding and highly technical listing of armament recommended by the Posse Comitatus is recreated at length.
To properly appreciate the flavor of the article it is useful to quote the final two paragraphs in their entirety.
"Based on the above information, it is apparent that certain members of the PC pose a clear and dangerous threat to society. Their reported philosophy of racism, anti-semitism, and their total disrespect for non-elected law enforcement officers must be a major concern to all law enforcement agencies. Care must be taken when confronting these members to ensure that we do not look upon them as "JUST ANOTHER TAX PROTESTER". They have proven that they will injure and kill law enforcement officers in the furtherance of their cause. Recall that between February 13, 1983, and June 3, 1983, Gordon W. Kahl and other members of the North Dakota PC killed three law enforcement officers and wounded an additional three officers."
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"If you have any questions concerning potential firearms and explosives violations in your area or if you need assistance in conducting firearms and explosives investigations against members of these types of groups, please contact your nearest ATF office for assistance."
[Vol. XII, # 11 - Nov., 1983]
1Militant White tax protester who engaged in a shootout with Federal Marshals in which two were killed and three wounded. Kahl was later killed in a second shootout.
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