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The Militia Threat [Hardcover]

R. L. Snow (Author)
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April 18, 1999
An ominous shadow looms across America. The safety of every American is in peril. We watch our televisions at night as our leaders try to prevent international war, yet a more imminent danger lurks much closer to home–the private militia. In just a few years, groups of armed citizens have mushroomed across the country, uniting together around a common cause–hatred of the government–using propaganda, threats, and especially violence to further their objective. Trumpeting Waco and Ruby Ridge as their rallying cry, and anti-government rhetoric to mobilize supporters, these domestic terrorists threaten the security of every American.In this eye-opening look at the militia movement, Captain Robert L. Snow, a seasoned police officer and acclaimed author of STOPPING A STALKER, provides a chilling portrayal of the turmoil brewing across the nation, in cities and rural areas alike. As a cop he takes us behind the scenes where no one else can. Captain Snow paints a detailed portrait of what many believe to be the stereotypical militiaman–a disgruntled white, lower-class male, perhaps unemployed and dissatisfied with his lot in life, who blames the government for all his problems. Most shocking is when Snow exposes the truth behind who really belongs to these militias and serves as their leaders–everyone from high-ranking police officials to representatives from Congress! Finding camaraderie in numbers, militia members form tight-knit groups to thwart infiltrators and informants. We discover their adamant belief in conspiracy theories, their ill-conceived motives, and their paranoia. We investigate their extreme training tactics, use of illegal weapons, and survivalist credo.Leading us down the aisles at legal gun shows, Captain Snow reveals the astounding numbers and types of weapons easily available to the public. Moreover, we learn that, fearing a takeover by the New World Order–a supposed United Nations-led army conspiring with the U.S. military–militiamen are holing up in hidden shelters and compounds, stockpiling food and arms in preparation for the “invasion.” Certain that unmarked black helicopters patrol hidden enclaves and scour U.S. soil for militia activity, many militias and smaller cell groups–similar to Timothy McVeigh and his compatriots–have become openly aggressive against their perceived enemy, targeting federal buildings and well-trafficked sites.A newly propagated phenomenon of the past decade, the rise of the militia movement is poised to wreak havoc across the American landscape. FBI stand-offs, shoot-outs, collapsing buildings, and other images of death and destruction have already begun.

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An ominous shadow looms across America. The safety of every American is in peril. We watch our televisions at night as our leaders try to prevent international war, yet a more imminent danger lurks much closer to home-the private militia. In just a few years, groups of armed citizens have mushroomed across the country, uniting together around a common cause-hatred of the government-using propaganda, threats, and especially violence to further their objective. Trumpeting Waco and Ruby Ridge as their rallying cry, and anti-government rhetoric to mobilize supporters, these domestic terrorists threaten the security of every American.

In this eye-opening look at the militia movement, Captain Robert L. Snow, a seasoned police officer and acclaimed author of Stopping A Stalker, provides a chilling portrayal of the turmoil brewing across the nation, in cities and rural areas alike. As a cop he takes us behind the scenes where no one else can. Captain Snow paints a detailed portrait of what many believe to be the stereotypical militiaman-a disgruntled white, lower-class male, perhaps unemployed and dissatisfied with his lot in life, who blames the government for all his problems. Most shocking is when Snow exposes the truth behind who really belongs to these militias and serves as their leaders-everyone from high-ranking police officials to representatives from Congress! Finding camaraderie in numbers, militia members form tight-knit groups to thwart infiltrators and informants. We discover their adamant belief in conspiracy theories, their ill-conceived motives, and their paranoia. We investigate their extreme training tactics, use of illegal weapons, and survivalist credo.

Leading us down the aisles at legal gun shows, Captain Snow reveals the astounding numbers and types of weapons easily available to the public. Moreover, we learn that, fearing a takeover by the New World Order-a supposed United Nations-led army conspiring with the U.S. military-militiamen are holing up in hidden shelters and compounds, stockpiling food and arms in preparation for the "invasion." Certain that unmarked black helicopters patrol hidden enclaves and scour U.S. soil for militia activity, many militias and smaller cell groups-similar to Timothy McVeigh and his compatriots-have become openly aggressive against their perceived enemy, targeting federal buildings and well-trafficked sites.

A newly propagated phenomenon of the past decade, the rise of the militia movement is poised to wreak havoc across the American landscape. FBI stand-offs, shoot-outs, collapsing buildings, and other images of death and destruction have already begun.

About the Author

Captain Robert L. Snow is presently head of the Homicide Branch of the Indianapolis Police Department and has been a police officer in Indianapolis for over 30 years. During this time he has worked as a field officer, field sergeant, field lieutenant, field captain, Coordinator for the Field Training Officer Program, Commander of the Planning and Research Branch, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, Police Department Executive Officer, and Captain of Detectives. He is the acclaimed author of STOPPING A STALKER; FAMILY ABUSE; SWAT TEAMS; and PROTECTING YOUR LIFE, HOME AND PROPERTY; and has contributed articles to a wide variety of publications, including Reader’s Digest, the Writer, Action Digest, the National Enquirer, the Saint Magazine, Law and Order, and Police, among others. Captain Snow graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with degrees in criminal justice and psychology. He lives with his wife Melanie, a narcotics detective, in Indianapolis.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1St Edition edition (April 18, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306460017
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306460012
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,761,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert L. Snow served for 38 years at the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 2007 with the rank of captain. While at the police department he served in such capacities as Police Department Executive Officer, Captain of Detectives, and Commander of the Homicide Branch.

Robert L. Snow has also been a publishing writer for over 30 years. He has had over 100 articles and short stories published in such magazines as Playboy, Reader's Digest, the National Enquirer, The Writer, Police, The Saint Detective Magazine, and others. In addition, he has had thirteen books published. Almost all of Captain Snow's published works were written so that readers could use his knowledge of law enforcement to better protect themselves and their loved ones.


 

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1.0 out of 5 stars extremely biased and misleading, July 25, 1999
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Author claims his work as a police officer inspired and gave him credibility to write an informed opinion about the militia movement. I found his book to be extremely biased, uninformed, hysterical and obviously meant to discredit all people who disagree with this government. The majority of his "supposed" facts are based on internet websites, anti-militia organizations, and personal opinions. Although the author claims throughout the book his observations are based on having attending meetings and interviewing militia members, there is not ONE documented interview cited. The author frequently (nearly every chapter)reminds the reader that anyone who is interested in a miltia is uneducated, unemployed, racist, psychologically imbalanced, and angry at the world at large. Anyone who reads this book should be compelled to investigate his sources.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great book that has an interesting way of telling the inform, August 15, 2002
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I just finished reading the book and found it was an interesting take on the malitia movement .

The book calls it as the author sees it . He even tells what the mistakes that Law Enforcement made when dealing with some of the militia movement people .

This is a must read in my opinion !

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8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and informative, August 8, 1999
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I found the book The Milita Threat: Terrorists Amoung Us by Robert L. Snow to be an extremely informative look into the world of militias. Snow has a superb grasp of militia life and the type of people who are involved in this underground world. It was facinating to hear what Snows research reveiled on these groups. Snow has an uncanny ability to mix anecdotal and statistical information. I feel that this is an excellent, unbiased look at this lifestyle.
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Often, seemingly significant events can become watersheds in history On 11 October 1989, one such event occurred. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
conspiracy spinners, gas regulator station, national militia organization, survival expo, modern militia movement, many militia members, militia message, most militia members, most militia groups, breakaway cell, phony liens, militia publications, many militia leaders, armed civilian militias, underground concentration camp, bogus liens, government infiltrators, earthen revetment, other militia members, secret concentration camps, militia membership, freemen standoff, leaderless resistance, militia meetings, various conspiracy theories
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United States, Oklahoma City, Ruby Ridge, United Nations, Randy Weaver, Viper Militia, Shirley Allen, Aryan Nations, Militia of Montana, Second Amendment, Branch Davidians, Mark Koernke, Southern Poverty Law Center, Modern Militiaman, Morris Dees, Missouri Militia, Supreme Court, Third Continental Congress, Beech Grove, Christian Identity, Terry Nichols, Justice Department, Sergeant May, Illinois State Police, John Trochmann
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