I mean there are guys that buy thousands in gear but won't spend the money on a quality VPN and learn how to use encrypted messaging. I swear if something does actually happen it will fail simply because most people don't recognize how important cyber security is.

The sad reality is the ATF doesn't need to go door to door seizing guns and let citizens die in a defiant blaze of glory. Paypal and Discover card can simply choose to suspend payment services for organization or individuals they don't like (they already do), social media will shame you into socially complying for fear of destroying your entire life, and if you do use a gun to defend yourself from the mob, the courts will fuck you. The sad truth of the matter is tyranny is likely to get worse and most rifles will simply be range toys and sit in a safe.

People are more eager for a revolution than ever before on both sides, the problem is no one really wants to start it because if it doesn't immediately gain momentum, you will rot in a maximum security for the rest of your life.