The main problem is that then you're in the cop's crosshairs, and the Leviathan will not give up easy. If you're queer, prison can be extra dangerous, even if you are able to clear your name. The self defense calculus is different if you don't want to involve cops.
Mace is far better, as they'll be less likely to get police backup if they got maced by someone who ran. Also, face masks can keep your identity hidden from people in such attacks
10% of 1000 is 100. The issue is that attacks will be more likely, more dangerous, and harder to deal with because the government is a more active enemy. And that's if the government isn't who attacks you!