As others mentioned earlier, justified use of potentially deadly force is still use of deadly force. so the threat level still has to be taken into account.
In the OP's specific scenario, I would be inclined to move backward - slowly. You can presume you are being recorded on video; if you are obviously giving the "peaceful protesters" the opportunity to get out your way it will be obvious; and a car moving 5 mph is just as difficult for a few people to stop than one going 30 mph. If there is a pile-on to the back of the car you can do a friendly tail-wag with the steering to discourage hangers-on.
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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220
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