Civil War II has indeed already begun.
Just ask Tucker Carlson.
As you say, fighting the enemy forces using law enforcement is problematic in some areas (Portland, for example) because law enforcement, particularly in blue urban areas, is under the thumb of Leftist local governments (who are counted among the enemy).
In those areas controlled by Liberal governments unwilling to prevent violence by Antifa, BLM, etc., counter force violence by civilian groups may be the only solution available.
“In those areas controlled by Liberal governments unwilling to prevent violence by Antifa, BLM, etc., counter force violence by civilian groups may be the only solution available. “
Counter force by civilians, especially groups, in liberal controlled areas will be met with military type suppression. Such action would, almost by definition, take place against protected minorities and would be deemed “hate.” The only thing the average person can do to protect themselves in a liberal controlled area is leave.