The Koreans famously defended their stores during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
The California governor at the time was a Republican. And Democrats were more moderate back then. Unfortunately, things are far different in blue states today.
Any rooftop Korean who tried to defend his store today would probably be charged with brandishing a weapon if he didn’t fire his gun, and murder if he did.
That’s why I said swords and knives behind the counter. Liberal states are squeamish about good citizens brandishing guns.
My Chinese-American brother-in-law worked at a San Francisco Walgreens for many years, and lately suffered abuse from black shoplifters. Just looking at the black perp would get a “You’re racist, aren’t you!” look. Even though brother-in-law has close black friends. He got punched in the face by black thieves at the store. Thankfully, he retired a few years ago before things got really bad and the stores got shut down.
Chinese are more lenient than Koreans. Koreans wouldn’t take abuse and punches like that. When it comes down to the Asians I know, the Koreans can be downright rude and will fight back.
Joe would order an F15 to bomb the area flat.
Laws and rules would not apply.
Those are for little people.