Scotts
The rioters target mostly their own neighborhoods and government buildings. When they think of moving to the outskirts there is a presence of a few armed neighbors visible which discourages them. Korean businesses back when had riflemen on their roofs. No looting or burning, and few if any shot.
If you come to most of the USA you will never know how many legal guns are present in a crowd as they are concealed. Go to a dodgy neighborhood and you can be assured there are armed thugs. I do have more guns than hands, usually locked away.
It has been said that one mans terrorist is another's freedom fighter.