You're being disingenuous. The protests didn't just begin. Protesters were out there without weapons for the longest, then it was verified that armed right wingers were going out to protests with the intent of starting shit. So yeah, now some of the protesters carry guns to protect themselves. That doesn't change the fact that protesters are showing up to protests, while the right wingers are showing up for no other reason than to oppose and intimidate the protesters. I don't know if the kids went out there with the desire to shoot someone or not, but you're being disingenuous if you're implying that the motivation to carry for both guys was the same.