My over arching image from Columbine is of the SWAT team, loaded up with “tactical” gear, cowering behind a dumpster. I am for supporting law enforcement as much as the next guy, but they usually come across poorly in mass shootings. The phrase, “All hat, no cattle” comes to mind.
So the NRA is banning guns at their get together in Dallas because Mike Pence will be in attendance. So Mike Pence is worth protecting but kids aren’t. Got it. NRA logic
No, the CIA is. Even honor guards for the Pres/Vice Pres are forced to use rifles without ammo and firing pins.