DHH, Interesting thought. I think the real reason for the "task (strike)force" is because of the abortion bomber who gave them the black eye. He is supposedly still wandering around the mountains. I don't think groups have been helping him just mountain folks who tend to mind their own business, don't trust any stranger and will feed someone in need. Why Charlotte? Asheville is closer to where he is. Yes Shelby is less than 45 minutes from (little Atlanta) Charlotte. I also think any legit Milita or small group won't be buying their guns from the local gunshop. But I do agree, they were looking for something, maybe some specific guns. Now the question is which ones? Who is the "lucky" owner? I don't know, but I do know they made quite a point in our town.