Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Yes 300 million armed Americans would over throw the Government. About as likely as you gaining a grain of sense. Of that 300 million it would need to include the army. Game over.

In the real world it would be more like 300,000 tops.

Let's take a look at those, outside the army/police, who have guns and have proved they're willing to use them against people. Fuck me the Gangs, gangsters, Far Right, Far Left and nutters. Do you really want these guys in the front line? They would make a real cohesive unit.

You guys would shit your pants if these guys were in charge.

For those who want to read up on the effectiveness of soldiers there's a lot to read. Intense training today has made the difference. Mr and Mrs Suburbia ain't going to get a look in. No matter what guns they have in their closets.

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