[Secret Agent Man]

When peter cut the ear off the high priest’s servant, Jesus didn’t rebuke peter for doing that, he just said sheath your sword, but notice he didn’t tell peter not to take it in the first place. They all walked around with something for defense in those days, especially at night.

[Gargantua]

That was Jesus' prescribed response for being persecuted for your faith. That was not His command for when you or your loved ones are being attacked by a lawless mob. I remember alot of "...and they slew all within the city..." in my Bible reading.

Discretion is always a good idea.