To answer the specific question from Teribus, there is a word 'disarm' and another word 're-arm'. One does not preclude the other, in my definition. You will define each as suits you.
By the way, does the name Teribus indicate you are from Hawick?
In general, I will be out of reach of my computer for several days, telling traditional stories to kids in small rural schools in the Scottish West Highlands. Thank providence for such oportunities to renew my faith that humanity can improve as well as sink down. I'm sure this thread will not miss me.