Well right now I'm seeing a strong parallel between the current racial tensions here in these United States and the Troubles of Northern Ireland. It's not a perfect comparison, but you have to admit, there are certain similarities. Of course though, the situation is changing daily.

It looks like Black Lives Matter (the other BLM) is the political wing, like Sinn Fein.

And the New Black Panthers (NBP) is the military wing, like the IRA. And just like the IRA, NBP will always have a loose cannon or two they can't control. Or at least this is what they'll claim.

The police are the constant symbol of oppression, like the Royal Ulster Constabulary. They'll have their own loose cannons. Or at least this is what they'll claim.

Time will tell. We'll see.

In the mean time, don't think that just because you don't wear a uniform or shiny badge that you won't be targeted by a BLM/NBP type. Do you carry a rifle in your vehicle? Is it easily deployable in an emergency? How about body armor? This is the role of the side-folder AK, or the AR pistol.

On equipment: You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
On training: Our drills are bloodless battles so that our battles are bloody drills.
On tactics: Cheating just means you're serious about winning.