“If the cops advocated firing upon criminals, it would be the basis for a large lawsuit.”
I’m guessing you don’t live in a county with a constitutional sheriff. I do. Our sheriff goes to local ladies meetings and urges them to get armed and learn how to shoot the bad guys. When a pair of burglars broke into a man’s apartment, he shot both the thieves between the eyeballs, killing them dead. The sheriff complimented the man on his good shooting.
If you don’t have a constitutional sheriff in your county, consider electing one.
My Constitution is a little bit different from your Constitution. :)
However, I do agree with your sentiments.