I don’t disagree with much that you say, except that I think it will be a much rougher road for them than they think. For example:
“More than a few are looking forward with pleasure to committing atrocities against conservatives.”
More than a few citizens are looking forward to slitting some petty tyrants’ throats as well, if the time comes. They won’t find the American people to be as sheepish as some suppose.
Okay, so we don’t give up our guns willingly. I won’t. But then they make it illegal to bring an unregistered gun to a range. Illegal to transfer an unregistered weapon to anyone including relatives. Illegal to buy more than 20 rounds of ammunition at a time. Illegal to possess reloading supplies without permits requiring picture ID and fingerprinting. Illegal to do just about anything we enjoy now. And the sad part is the Obama “low comprehension” voters will support every step they take. I don’t know the answer but it sure seems like they can whittle us down with small steps over time regardless of what we do.