Big surprise. The pen is mightier than the sword. Probability of takeover with guns is far less likely than using laws. For example, changing vote patterns with eliminating the electoral college, making Washington D.C. a state, unfettered immigration. All done without lifting a gun.
Sure, if you can get two thirds of the states to agree to a constitutional amendment. Also, if there is a requirement to have at least one candidate in each election who is not a scumbag.
Darwin Award winner!