Correct.
While the mob was many and you were few, nobody in the mob wanted to be one of the ones to die.
One of my older neighbors told me a story . . . during the Atlanta riots, the police told the folks over here (Cobb County) that they could not hold the Chattahoochee River bridge. Residents had fire points set up on the Cobb side of the river -- at that time there were plenty of good ol' boys and vets in Smyrna with deer rifles and military surplus rifles who knew how to use them (a lot more city folk and Yankees over here now). My neighbor was sitting up above the railroad bridge behind a rock with his Garand in his lap. Never fired a shot, probably because the folks on the Atlanta side knew what they would face if they rioted over the river . . .
Hey Mom!
Some of us Yankees know how to shoot. The result of a Suthen instructor at Parris Island,(Class of October,'66)for sure, but we can shoot and hit the target at 500 yards with iron sights.
Wish I had an M-14 instead of an AR-15, but you have to make do with what ya got.
My wife thought I was absolutely crazy in 2001 when I bought the AR. I think the last few days has changed her mind.
Criticize my biscuits you may, but on the range this is one Damned Yankee who can hold his own.
"Tipping Hat" Have a nice day, Ma'am.
In God We Trust…..Semper Fi!