“What can you as a law abiding citizen do to protect yourself and your loved ones from this blight?”
Shoot them.
Shoot them a lot.
Shoot them in the head.
Shoot them on the spot.
Shoot them in the groin.
Shoot them in their guts.
When they turn to run,
Shoot them in their butts.
(with apologies to Dr. Suess.
Would you shoot them in the back?
Could you shoot when they attack?
Would you, could you with a knife?
Could you, would you, save your life?
Me likey. Me steal?
Shoot them in their butts.
Sorry, but you can then no longer claim self-defense.