After Hurricane Andrew, there was a spike in looting, violent looting. There were a few weeks there where it was difficult for even the police to get around. About 3/4 of our neighborhood had decided to stick it out at home. Well I didn't have a firearm at the time, so one of my neighbors loaned me (one of) his 9mm (Taurus). I tell you, the neighborhood gelled, we put up signs warning looters that they would be killed in no uncertain terms. No one ever bothered any of us. Its good to have a large group like that to cover your back.
Typical sign: "Looters will be shot, Survivors will be shot again". Another one "Warning, crazy Redneck guarding homes, beware!"
I love Free Republic for the personal vignettes and anecdotes just like that. You certainly didn’t hear much about that sort of thing from the SRM. Same with similar situations post-Katrina.
I assume you are well-armed today, and wouldn’t have to depend on a loaner.