In the 1924 and 1928 elections the Nazi Party polled 3% and 2.6%, respectively. How were the Brown Shirts able to commit acts of terroristic violence against Nazi political opponents seemingly unchecked, despite so little popular support or formal political power?

by The_Good_Constable

They seemed rather conspicuous. Why didn't German authorities reign them in?

Cacotopianist

u/chumbaba answers a similar question here.