An armed conflict with police would be a dream come true for the current insurgency.

If the conflict is with "right wing extremist" it will be a call for confiscation, controls and persecution.

If the conflict is with "peaceful protesters" it will be a call to arms and complete abolishment of law and order - with extreme prejudice.

Expect the limits to be pushed...

“Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.”
― Ernest Hemingway