(US) Lethal force is justified against rioters and looters.

present participle of shoot first and ask questions later

(idiomatic, film, television, literature, video games) A short story, novel, television show, film, computer game, or other narrative which depicts considerable gunplay.

(idiomatic) To act against one's own interests; to unintentionally behave self-destructively.

The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.

Alternative spelling of penalty shootout

(idiomatic) To use up one's resources, especially a singular one or one not readily restored.

(informal, idiomatic) To boast, or brag, or talk too much. / (informal, idiomatic) To disclose some information that was supposed to be secret.

plural of shoot 'em up

plural of shoot-'em-up