for a serious reply 
So I will can the smart ass and give a serious answer
Apaches are tough but can be brought down with small arms if applied appropriately. Discipline is an issue when facing a helo attack, even if it is a bluff, but some leaders with military experience could conceivably bring one down.
The horses are actually a much better idea than tanks. Quiet, more mobile and less logistical support.
BTDT still have the t-shirt. Despite the bluster I think most of the 'militias' are rank amateurs. On Red Force my specialty was mind-fucking an opposing force. I would use lots of smoke, Mk-19s with training rounds, plane and choppers screaming in. maybe do it at night and throw artillery fired flares into the mix. If an assault goes in, blanket the area in CS to incapacitate most of the opposition. (The evil side of me says slip a couple DM rounds in there but that could really backfire) Still even with a light punch there will be some casualties, maybe a couple deaths.
You are correct, PC would be a court issue once it is a fait accompli . It would be a world wide PR nightmare and could end up with some RW types cashing big checks in 10 or 15 years.
20/20 hind sight- BLM should have moved in the moment Bundy put out the call. A public safety excuse would have been a counter to those who would have screamed bloody murder. RW would blame Obama but less embarassment to the Feds overall.
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