Long guns are ... long, not easily concealed. And responses should be proportional - thugs make noise, respond with clackers or airhorns ("Oops! Was that near your ear?"). One of those telescoping batons is easily concealed, or a fake limp with an aluminum cane ...
I understand all that... but man, tell me you wouldn't just love to light them up with some bean bag rounds... right in the a$$ cheeks.
THAT is how sick of these people I really am.
And not only would I get the satisfaction of doing it, I also get to know how sore they would be for a week afterwords. hehe
Hey, a guy can dream, right?