Oh geez, that’s a great idea, seriously!
Residents with slingshots & M-80 cherry bombs, crew served; One loads his slingshot & draws, the assistant lights, then it’s `on the way’ into the midst of the rioting mobs. With a Wrist Rocket or such one could arc M-80s a hundred yards or more. Chaos & confusion sure to result!
Wish I knew how to spread this wonderful idea!
I'm pretty sure I'd like to practice that BEFORE the 'social unrest' occurs.