Each and every so-called "Patriot Miltia" is thoroughly compromised through the use of CI's or deep cover agents before they ever reach awareness of their existence by the public. They are DS honey traps designed to snare those willing to take physical action against the real threat. What they actually end up catching are the Walter Mitty's who never served a day in their lives. Guys whose egos demand that they make up for the inaction and in some cases, the cowardice of their pasts.
Real Patriots know that the time for actual citizen militias will not come until the Feds move against the citizenry in force. We've dodged that particular bullet for now, but the threat will always exist as long as the Government is allowed to violate the Constitution for gain or it's own own convenience.
Given their record you would think they would design the world's longest submarine rescue vessel first.