Consider the following: You didnt grow up in a neighborhood filled with gang members who had frequent shootouts, you didnt get beat up for wearing the wrong clothes or, because people just didnt like you. Generally education was encouraged, you didnt have to duck crackheads or rival gangs. The life you lived was very safe and civil. You were taught right and wrong, encouraged to follow the law, trust police and be honest.
Now:
Think of the logistic of these situations. These men are armed with more capable firearms day to day than you or the police. They have a way to get guns, illegal modifications and have fostered a culture that doesn't snitch. Do you have this kind of loyalty within your friends circle? Or would your friends freak out if you put a stock on a AR pistol. They do plan and execute objectives by using extreme violence and get away with it. Just think about the 2020 riots. How many people have gone to jail over that. Let me ask you; how often do you have friends defer plans when you ask them to train? How frequently do they come unprepared or treat their guns like collectors dolls?
The USA is heading into an unknown zone of brazil meets late 80's yugoslavia. The gap between the favela dwelers (this includes you) and the rich behind guarded walls is massive. Ethnic conflict is already fomenting, look up the plaasmoorde if you want spoilers. You NEED people around you to survive the balkanization of this country. You NEED to be able to generate resources like food and electricity. You dont need another stupid carbine length bear creek AR you NEED to be more capable than these gangs.
-Can you fight at night?
-Do you know what a digitally encrypted radio is?
-Have you ever done a ride along with local LEO or paid the local bum a $20 for info?