The cartels think they're the shit. Well, of course they are down there in Mexico where their .gov keeps the populace in a docile unarmed state. If you look to the Mexican "revolution', you'll see that is wasn't any solution.
On that note, suffice it to say that all through the Mexican revolution(s), it was always the powerful trying to give appearances without giving too much power to the regular Joe.
Now, here a dude in Montana for whom the cartels thought they just run over. They found out otherwise. It is long. Hope you enjoy. To warm up, there's an article for you just reference that cartels in Montana are a thing.
"Once limited to cities along the southern border, the influence of Mexican drug cartels has spread to smaller American towns across the country, including several in the state of Montana.
"Jami Rak has lived in Billings, Montana her entire life. The largest city in Big Sky Country sits northeast of the iconic Yellowstone National Park known for its stunning natural beauty. Now, she said, it’s become unrecognizable. “It’s not safe here anywhere anymore,” Rak said."
Mexican drug cartels arrive in Big Sky Country
This guy knows how to stay safe: