The New York Times business section on Sunday took a look at the costs of riot gear alone, which included special ballistic helmets at $1,160 each; gas mask (Avon Rrotedion Systems FM53 Multi-Role RPE System) at $1,500; a high-tech weapons system with silencer (HK MR556A1 + suppressor) at about $5,000; a '40MM LMT ...