At recent protests around the country, a striking sight is becoming increasingly common: heavily armed men wearing brightly colored, tropical-themed aloha shirts.

Heavily armed protesters are becoming a feature of demonstrations across the United States. Nationwide, the growth of militia groups has been surging for the past decade.

In 2008, there were more than 500 groups, according to the Anti-Defamation League. At demonstrations, they are often seen wearing camo, tactical vests, and carrying semi-automatic rifles.

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