We have all heard tales of victimized business owners in California who get no support from lawmakers and law enforcement is effectively restrained from protecting citizens. One shopkeeper seemingly had enough in Los Angeles.

This is one of those 'mess around and find out' instances and this did not go well for the alleged criminals.

Clearly, these young thieves do not remember the 90s.

That is a distinct possibility, but he will probably find the shopkeeper is equally armed.

That is an excellent policy.

What a great take! It is not about a specific ethnicity. it is about people defending their businesses they worked hard to build.

No one ever said criminals were smart.

This video takes 'showing your butt' to a whole new level.

It really depends on the flavor. People will do some crazy things for a hot Cheeto or a sour cream and onion Pringle.

These young people clearly have not studied history enough.

Actually two of them! Snort!

Since we are talking about California, it's a real possibility. After that, Gavin Newsom will do a press conference decrying the store owner for not allowing the people to steal from him.

In some parts of the United States, criminals already fear a shop owner may be armed, and the local laws allow them to protect their property. This is only a problem when the laws don't allow for protection of property. Good on this owner for taking his own protection into his own hands.