This is what happens when people pick up arms and defend themselves against tyranny.

Here is the story which tells itself.

Bottom line: people who are not disarmed and who decide they will not take the abuse anymore can do incredible things to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Too bad it has to happen so late in the process.  Too bad so many people have to die before the herd decides to defend itself from attackers of all kinds.  It would all be so much easier, for example, if the people would all pull their guns out in unison, march upon the headquarters of the oppressors and just demand their unconditional surrender "or else". 

If the people amassed in significant size, the powers that be would be completely helpless.  No amount of MRAPs or bullet proof vests can save the establishment state if 100,000 people all took to the streets peacefully at the same time with their firearms and all demanded change in unison.  The change would be dramatic and immediate.