Where Did Jerad Miller Get His Guns?

This combination made with undated photos provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Jerad Miller, left, and his wife, Amanda Miller. Investigators are looking into whether the Millers, who shot a... This combination made with undated photos provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Jerad Miller, left, and his wife, Amanda Miller. Investigators are looking into whether the Millers, who shot and killed two Las Vegas police officers and a third person over the weekend, had been at Cliven Bundy's Nevada ranch during a standoff earlier this year, police said Monday, June 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department) MORE LESS
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Where did Jerad Miller and his wife get their firearms? Jerad was a felon and thus not legally able to buy weapons. It turns out he was on Facebook in the lead up to the attack asking for help getting guns. From a Facebook post a month ago: “So, if anyone can send me a rifle to help stand against tyranny, let me know. Revolution is coming and we are not prepared! Help! … I want an AK so bad.” See more here.

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