That would have been an interesting bit of data to get. Did they dare pick on the drivers of pickup trucks with rifle racks (rifle present or not)?
I would say no.the drivers and occupants of trucks with rifle racks in the rear window do not fear them. How do they know who fears them? I can’t say for sure, but I do know that an animal can tell if you are afraid of them or not. Dogs, cows, and horses come to mind. They only prey on those that fear them.