Against a tyrannical govt, rebels are armed with RPG`s, 14.5`s etc MANPAD`s, RR`s, AA, tanks, not shotguns.
FAT CHANCE 12 ga against a tyrannical tank.
Maybe if it were a tank v truck/suv battle. In the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 the Soviets sent in scores of T-34s. However, they weren’t effective until the supporting infantry showed up.
Why?
The Hungarians used a number of defences in the cities against the tanks. Snipers forced the commanders to fight buttoned up. Most tank commanders like to fight not buttoned up to keep the field of vision open.
They would turn plates upside down to resemble mines. You’re in a tank....you don’t know if it’s a real mine or not. Without supporting infantry to clear the area you’re in a qunadry as the tanker.
Obstancles can be set up to funnel the tank(s) into narrow corridors for ambush.
There are lots of ways to stop a tank. Granted, it will take some guts to do so, but it can be done.
“FAT CHANCE 12 ga against a tyrannical tank.”
The crew have to come out sometime.
Why do you interject that nonsense??? Or is it sarcasm???
Who in their right mind would engage such a vehicle with such an inferior weapon???
Why is that analogy always made in discussions regarding the ability of the people to defend themselves against a tyrannical government???
When the logical solution is so evident that makes the initial comment moot???