> The counter argument would be police departments rarely buy this equipment - it's given to them as part of a program between the Pentagon and law enforcement. They get the vehicles (and lots of other military grade equipment) for a huge discount or free.

> There is also the fact that even if a civilian could technically buy one, it's not really feasible to actually do so.

Keep in mind that these vehicles were originally bought by the Pentagon using civilians' money (tax money). So far for feasibility.