An armed society is a polite society. Why was the king so surprised? The peaceful event is not because of anything he did. He closed all parking garages within reasonable walking distance and built elaborate fences around his fortress. Snipers were on rooftops, firetrucks were connected to hydrants and helicopters hovering everywhere. The king held the peasants at bay.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch.... they handed us 3 new gun laws.
https://www.southwesttimes.com/2020/01/3-gun-control-bills-pass-virginia-senate/I feel we are sitting around patting ourselves on the backs over a "nice" rally while the king probes our "backyards" with his royal staff!