If such a scenario were to occur carry a less than lethal weapon of some kind.
So, if such a thing happens to you go back in time and get a less than lethal weapon? *scratches head*
"Less than lethal" refers to weapons such as mace or tasers. If I called them non-lethal that would misleading because they both can be deadly on occasion. Compared to a gun, which is more likely to kill or cause seriously injury. I'd use mace before other methods to stop an attack, from a police office or anyone else.
EDIT: I thought you were confused by something else. hahaha. I just woke up. Forgive me.
I don't believe you can go back in time and carry a gun if you didn't have one begin with, either. If you use your fists, I don't see that you'll be winning the battle.