[JoeFromSidney]

I long ago decided that if I were in a store or restaurant, and a robbery took place, I'd stay out of it unless the robber(s) looked like they were going to hurt someone. Theft is between the proprietor and his insurance company. I don't see that a "flash rob" changes things any. I might draw my weapon and keep it out of sight, just to shorten my response time, but that would be the extent of it.

In the event of a riot, with people throwing things, burning buildings and cars,and so on, my reaction would be to get out of there as quickly as possible. I'd shoot anyone who looked like a threat to my life or health, or that of anyone in my party, but again that's it.

If the rioters were to attack my home, I'd consider that a threat to my life and health. I'd shoot without hesitation at anyone throwing something at my house, or who came over my property line.

Would such responses on the part of large numbers of people deter rioters? I don't know. I hope we don't have to find out. However, my attitude is, I don't want it, but I don't fear it.

[Doomonyou]

If the rioters were to attack my home, I'd consider that a threat to my life and health. I'd shoot without hesitation at anyone throwing something at my house, or who came over my property line.

Ditto.