[theDentist]

"Since Arizona allows it, participants with handgun permits can carry their weapons. Still, they're encouraged to leave them at home because they won't need them", Gilchrist said.

Well, if even a single migrant can smuggle, burgle, rape, or murder, how can they guarantee a weapon won't be needed?

[dirtboy]

Well, if even a single migrant can smuggle, burgle, rape, or murder, how can they guarantee a weapon won't be needed?

You're not getting it. They are attempting a right-wing non-violent protest against the feds and their porous border policies. If everyone is armed, the La Raza types will claim they are hunting Mexicans. They are willing to put themselves at higher risk to underline the point they are trying to make, and to take talking points away from their opponents.