situation would have been different. first of all, would it have been different, in your opinion? second of all, logistically, how does that although or work? >> i think you know me i'm not a nuanced guy but i'll give you a nuanced answer here. first of all, regarding criminals they are like water. they take the path of least resistance. so, yes, having somebody armed at a particular entry point might have made this person say, this place is hard to get into, i'll go somewhere else. now having that said, hno way putting a sidearm or a pistol or a revolver on security guard would have stopped him. i spent 33 years in the military and the fbi carrying a gun in the service of my country. i'm pretty proficient with one but firearms profishsy is a perishable skill and skills