Until there's enough backing behind it, any "first shot" will lead to nowhere. just a bunch of crazy militia terrorists, that's why there's a need for more gun control.
at the point of sounding cliche and even worse, liberal, the conflict must be won in the hearts and minds of countrymen. at least a tireless minority (10-30%) before anything happens that will have any meaning.
Unfortunately, there is no such (that i'm aware of) effort. no committees of correspondence, silence dogood, common sense, etc. pushing the message. nope, back to the boobtube and another beer.