Six Viper Militia members walked out of jail with electronic ankle monitors, while the other six accused of a plot to blow up government buildings were considered too dangerous to go free.

Family members and friends promised Thursday they would ensure that the released defendants complied with their orders to remain at home wearing the monitors and report to court daily.The six must also stay away from explosives and firearms, and they cannot associate with each other or other militias.

U.S. Magistrate Barry Silver- man ruled that the six were not such a threat to public safety they must be kept behind bars as they await an Aug. 20 trial. However, he ordered the other six held because he was concerned they may be a danger to the community and might try to flee.

All 12 were charged July 1 with conspiracy to make and possess unregistered explosive devices. They have not been charged with plotting to blow up government buildings, but investigators seized a videotape they say shows members discussing how to do so.

Also Thursday, a crude video showing Viper leader Randy Nelson and others detonating homemade bombs at two remote desert sites was made public. The 10-minute tape shows men in camouflage setting off explosions, including one that left a hole 6 feet deep and 12 feet wide, according to court documents.

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"The largest firecracker we've ever made, 60 pounds of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil," a voice said. The explosion was not captured on tape, but a loud bang was audible.

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