I've made it a point to gently 'grill' our local Sheriff and deputies on all the above. I'm pleasantly surprised at how firm they are in supporting our 2A. I still will not 100% 'TRUST' them until I see it in action.
I've also come to the same conclusions and observations that you have, RK.
Scoot, we each need to stay solid within our selves, families and neighborhoods. Look around, interact, with those folks out of your immediate circle, and get a feel on how they will react WTSHTF. It saddens me greatly to be in a position in the freest nation in the world, and I have to start looking at my neighbors with an 'untrusting' eye.