“I too have lost faith in the political parties...”
It’s hard as hell to control the politicians in DC. It is possible, though, to control the politics in your neighborhood - the local village council, the county board and the schools.
Basic military strategy 101 tells us to first secure our base from where we operate. Start by electing a pro-2nd amendment, constitutional sheriff. The sheriff gives you legal and armed muscle to secure your base and challenge threats to your security.