Ditto, but government weapon superiority isn't the real problem.
You need absolute secrecy and trust of your comrades in any struggle such as this.
In the first revolution, most of the leaders and many of the soldiers were Masons, who were sworn to absolute secrecy.
While the Masons are still around, there are not enough younger members joining.
Lacking any organization with absolute secrecy, you never know who the "mole" is.
One mole, or otherwise blabbermouth, and you're done.
There are ways to flush out moles.
I find your comments to be reasoned. I agree.