

Excellent point.
Furthermore, especially in the U.S, ballistic tactical eyewear is readily available at a ton of surpluses. Civilians have access to protective equipment that they should be taking advantage of.
Paintballers and airsofters wear them all the time because the extra price for real-world protection (edit: as in tactical vs. ‘recreational gear’) is worthwhile when it comes to your vision and freakishly chaotic ballistics.
Protests are a form of combat. Come dressed for the occasion.
“Read this document. Was it made with Ai?”
“Yes, it sure was! Great catch!”
“You’re wrong, I just wrote it myself 15 minutes ago.”
“Teeheehee oopsie! Silly me! I’ll try to do better next time then! Is there anything else I can help with?”