Thanks for the civil discussion, it's rare enough these days, especially when I write admittedly snarky stuff like this on a controversial issue. I mean when I say I'm happy to learn, so thanks for the info on the rifle.

I don't think he will face any serious jail time; based on the law self-defense isn't a crazy argument. My overall point was that inserting an armed teenager into a riot is a recipe for trouble, and it opens doors for people of all political persuasions who might want to take the law into their own hands.