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A supporter of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, wears a shirt with the brand used by LaVoy Finicum, who was killed during the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation, before a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. In April 2015 Reuters photographer Jim Urquhart was assigned to cover the Oath Keepers during a tour of the Sugar Pine gold mine in Oregon after the group of former cops, military, firefighters and other first responders had risen to prominence during a standoff in Nevada over land rights. “Some call them militia. They call themselves patriots. In the United States, many local militias are armed and have taken issue with some government policies. After spending a year with groups in Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Idaho protesting what they describe as government overreach, I've decided not to label them at all”. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

A supporter of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, wears a shirt with the brand used by LaVoy Finicum, who was killed during the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation, before a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. In April 2015 Reuters photographer Jim Urquhart was assigned to cover the Oath Keepers during a tour of the Sugar Pine gold mine in Oregon after the group of former cops, military, firefighters and other first responders had risen to prominence during a standoff in Nevada over land rights. “Some call them militia. They call themselves patriots. In the United States, many local militias are armed and have taken issue with some government policies. After spending a year with groups in Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Idaho protesting what they describe as government overreach, I've decided not to label them at all”. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Arizona cattle rancher LaVoy Finicum talks to the media at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 5, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Arizona cattle rancher LaVoy Finicum talks to the media at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 5, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, load blank rounds during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, load blank rounds during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public return fire during a simulated attack as they take part in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public return fire during a simulated attack as they take part in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, learn navigation skills during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, learn navigation skills during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



The Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, participate in a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

The Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, participate in a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Participants take a firearms handling and safety class that was open to the public in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Participants take a firearms handling and safety class that was open to the public in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Idaho Three Percent ride motorcycles after a meeting in Meridian, Idaho, U.S. April 7, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Idaho Three Percent ride motorcycles after a meeting in Meridian, Idaho, U.S. April 7, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Participants take a firearms handling and safety class that was open to the public in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Participants take a firearms handling and safety class that was open to the public in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Joseph Rice (R), greets a supporter of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, during a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Joseph Rice (R), greets a supporter of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, during a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Copies of U.S. Constitution are seen on a motorcycle before the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, participate in a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Copies of U.S. Constitution are seen on a motorcycle before the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, participate in a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, prepare for a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 27, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, prepare for a Memorial Day parade in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 27, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, puts on camouflage face paint during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, puts on camouflage face paint during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Mountains are seen from a fire watchtower in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Mountains are seen from a fire watchtower in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, practices archery at his home in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, practices archery at his home in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public rest and warm up by the fire during a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public rest and warm up by the fire during a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public rest and warm up by the fire during a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public rest and warm up by the fire during a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Ammon Bundy talks to occupiers in an office at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 6, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Ammon Bundy talks to occupiers in an office at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 6, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Brandon Rapolla, a founder of the Pacific Patriots Network, leads a firearms handling and safety class in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Brandon Rapolla, a founder of the Pacific Patriots Network, leads a firearms handling and safety class in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Brooke Agresta of the Idaho Three Percent leads an oath during a meeting in Meridian, Idaho, U.S. April 7, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Brooke Agresta of the Idaho Three Percent leads an oath during a meeting in Meridian, Idaho, U.S. April 7, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, participates in a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, participates in a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, fire blank rounds while defending a position during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and others, not affiliated with organised groups, fire blank rounds while defending a position during a tactical training session in western Montana, U.S. April 30, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Members of the Oath Keepers and general public participate in a tactical training session in northern Idaho, U.S. October 1, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, greets his dogs at his home in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Jason Van Tatenhove, a member of the Oath Keepers, greets his dogs at his home in northern Montana, U.S. September 25, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Brandon Rapolla, a founder of the Pacific Patriots Network, leads a firearms handling and safety class in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Brandon Rapolla, a founder of the Pacific Patriots Network, leads a firearms handling and safety class in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. March 26, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Joseph Rice (L), of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, gives a U.S. Constitution to a Oregon State Police officer after a town hall meeting with U.S. Senator Ronald Lee Wyden in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Joseph Rice (L), of the Josephine County Oath Keepers, which later disbanded and became the Liberty Watch of Josephine County, gives a U.S. Constitution to a Oregon State Police officer after a town hall meeting with U.S. Senator Ronald Lee Wyden in Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. May 28, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)



Ammon Bundy leads a prayer in an office at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 6, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Ammon Bundy leads a prayer in an office at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, U.S. January 6, 2016. (Photo by Jim Urquhart/Reuters)
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