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A group of Ku Klux Klan members are planning military style combat training in preparation for a “race war” they believe is coming.

Members of the Loyal White Knights (LWK) faction of the racist group claim an influx of military troops returning to the US from overseas will train recruits in armed combat.

Speaking at a secret Klan rally in Parkersburg, West Virginia, one member called Sam, who was too cowardly to give his full name, told others in attendance that men, women and CHILDREN would all be taught survival techniques.

He said: “We're going to arm and train in hand-to-hand combat for the upcoming battle.

“The women might not like it but we're going to use live animals and show people how to skin deers, rabbits, and squirrels.”

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The group, which is thought to be active in at least three states, said it was taking the move to prepare for a race war they claim is coming – along with the collapse of modern society.

If true, the sickening boast would be the first time the far-right group has trained members with weapons and marks a frightening change in their operation.

Shockingly the LWK also revealed it was now using social media and leaflet drops to entice impressionable youths to their twisted group.

Targeting 13-17-year-olds, members drive through neighbourhoods at night dumping bags full of leaflets on street corners.

Another member called Amanda, who is Sam’s wife, revealed the startling effects the couple’s twisted beliefs had already had on their own two young boys.

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She said: “We didn't teach our kids that they couldn't have African-American friends, but raising them in the Klan meant they chose the right way themselves.

“They don't choose to have black or Mexican friends on their own.”

News of the training and a series of shocking picture were revealed after a camera crew was allowed in to see a meeting and interview Klan members.

Professor Brian Levin, an expert on the KKK, dismissed the threat posed by training Klan members in armed combat and said real danger comes from splinter groups with leaders eager to make a name for themselves.

He added: “The KKK is a shadow of it's former self, which had far greater numbers.

“But now, it's like a cornered rat and they can be even more dangerous.”