Dumba$$ news media - get a citizen to show up with a shotgun and see what happens. That’d be news.
And as for you - Sheriff - Chief - how about some support for your local shop and homeowners?
Try this: “Yes, you can defend your property with a firearm and we’ll back you in court” for starters.
unreported: family dollar management told the PD not to respond. The PD told family dollar management to bugger off and made arrests.