[Secret Agent Man]

if they themselves are not a violent criminal, yes.

[1010RD]

Why not create a bounty on criminals? If the guy helps apprehend a criminal isn’t that worth a $1000 prize. Have the criminal work that off in prison.

[Ghost of SVR4]

Agreed.

[Old Student]

“if they themselves are not a violent criminal, yes.”

IMO, if they manage to take the weapon and kill the attacker, they should get to keep the weapon, and put the attacker’s head on a pike in their front yard as a warning to others.