This is a situation that warrants the proper application of an "Impact Deterent Device", formally known as a "Hickory Shampoo". If they try to take it, make 'em pay for it.
I believe you are referring to the performing of an "Attitude Readjustment" or perhaps the checking to see if the "Brain Housing Group" is properly and firmly attached to the neck section of the "Head and Shoulders Assembly" that is so often in need of realignment.
From personal experiences both in the application of and receiving of such maneuvers I have learned that it is much safer to use techniques that do not require provider and recipient to be in such close proximity to each other. While anachronistic there are many good things to be said about the presence of a decent bayonet at the end of a stout battle rifle (not the wimpy can-openers ginned up for today's plastic toys). As an example, with a Mosin-Nagant one could remain on the porch and still poke someone on the other side of the street. Those preferring scatterguns are referred to not this http://palmettostatearmory.com/1378.php but this https://store.bluebookinc.com/Firearms/GunOfWeek.aspx?industry=1&article=77 .
stay safe.