That was a clear frame against Barnett. They were put up to it.
A good demonstration would have been to have a bunch of armed people show up on Mr. Martinez's front lawn in Tucson and then refuse to leave when he comes out of his house.
Gee, do you think the jury would award them 100 grand if he were to come out with his rifle?
Good point. IIRC, Martinez had Barnett covered with a rifle before Barnett reached back into the truck for his own...