Absolutely not, for attacking innocents is not a way to send a message (and anyone who would attack civilians or prisoners forfeit any rights to a cause), but the fact remains the same- we are not always fighting terrorists (some are actually freedom fighters, just defending their soil from us, who many see as invaders), nothing is black and white, and seeking a balance is a must.
FORBES: Gun Control Tramples On The Certain Virtues Of A Heavily Armed Citizenry