"LOL, I'm not sure where you're employing those tactics, but if it's in the Los Angeles area, I'd suggest you think twice about what you're doing."
Those tactics would work well on a lot of the shady characters we have around where I live in small towns and medium-sized cities. They can be dangerous for sure, but they're not hardcore like the big city gangs and can be controlled by armed citizens and local police who focus their attention on the poverty-ridden areas they operate in.
Thanks for the response. I should mention that some of the worst gangs in LA are moving out nationwide. Take care.