Additional context:
http://wreg.com/2014/04/27/wreg-finds-soldier-living-double-life-as-gang-member/I've heard from current military that they have a huge problem with criminal organizations (Bloods, Hell's Angels, Nortenos, etc) sending their members to join the military in order to receive weapons and explosive training. Then when they discharge, those veterans train others.
And as long as the NRA and other pro-gun fanatics continue to push for the ridiculous expansion of gun rights under the 2nd Amendment, I will continue to back police organizations obtaining more and better weaponry. How can you seriously argue that the citizenry should own fully automatic rifles, then complain that police officers are obtaining the means to counter that weaponry?
