[2ndDivisionVet]

There are tens of millions of high-powered hunting rifles, at minimum, in the hands of citizens, as well as many AR-15s, AK-47s, SKS, M-1s and similar weapons. Even a rimfire weapon is useful in many situations, and those are everywhere.

[PIF]

Hellfire missiles are very useful against insurgents. Besides, all they need to do is take out identified leaders to sow F.U.D. One “accidental” tactical nuclear discharge can be very effective.

Then there is the whole communications bit.

Just saying... it ain't as easy these days as one might imagine.