One thing I learned from watching Antifa... was that they used the word "PRESS" to their advantage... and it worked. Even if you are wearing a helmet, gloves, body armor, dressed in all black... simply having the word "press" on your back or on your helmet... makes people think you might be a member of the press. They treat you differently, as if you were simply covering the riots and not being an active member of one. That word has power over people's perceptions.

You know another word that makes people instantly back down? "CLERGY".
If you have documents showing that you are an "ordained minister" and member of the "clergy"... even store managers and idiot liberals tend to back down. They know that, no matter how much they yell, they can't get other people around them to attack a member of the clergy. :>)

Use that to your advantage.
If you go to the Universal Life Church website, fill out a simple form, then YOU can become a fully ordained minister (legally recognized in all 50 states) within a few minutes. The ordination is for life, so no renewal ever needed. (As a side bonus, you can legally officiate weddings and funerals and other events). Link Pay the $30 fee... and they send you a wallet card, vehicle placard, three bumper stickers, your official minister's certificate, etc... all identifying you as being an ordained minister and member of the clergy.

If anyone (including your employer) would like to question your "religious exemption" and how closely you hold your religious beliefs... say "You DO know that I'm an ordained minister, right?" That ends the conversation.
Liberal idiots can raise a fuss with you not wearing a mask, but even THEY know not to interfere with a member of the clergy who is "here on official business". You don't have to elaborate what that is, because it's confidential. :>)

I'm not advocating for that Universal Life Church in any way, shape or form. If you don't like them, find a different online church. The only reason I suggest them is that they are recognized in all 50 states and any minister is ordained beyond question by state officials. It may be $30 well spent.

Imagine getting into a riot area and having to get your car out of there, past the police check points or past some idiot directing traffic. Having a CLERGY bumper sticker or car window placard makes a huge difference. Smile and wave to them and point to it, then explain that you have an "emergency to attend".
A lot of the covid "rules" go out the window. Think about the Australian quarantines and forced lockdowns. Who is allowed to go out and meet other people? Yup... members of the clergy. At any time day or night, you might have perfectly legitimate "spiritual matters" to attend to that will allow you to bypass the lockdowns. You might even be able to see people in the hospital, when other family is locked out.

At least think about it. You never have to use it for anything if you don't want. However, If the same things happened here... it's nice to have that option and it may save you, your family or a friend.