If theyre rich enough, they can get pistol permits. Its just the working folks that cant get em.
If they have a 12 ga pump in their residence or business, it’s better than just a cross word.
The sweet sound of a 12 gauge chambering a round in the dark... I did know of person who kept a smallish, but powerful crossbow kind of thing. He demonstrated it and it looked very effective. Unless your assailant is packing.