I am a law abiding citizen, I DO NOT and will not conform to any rules that deny me the right to defend myself or others.
You may find the metal detectors a valid argument from your perspective, however, those of us who have been in confrontations and know what kind of animals are out there, will never submit to being disarmed.
Just to add another thought for you. I would defend your life in a heartbeat, even though you would not.
Why would you need a gun at the mall? If everybody went through a metal detector, and no guns were allowed in, what would be the problem? I admit it’s not a perfect solution, but do you have a better idea? I’m just exploring ideas on what we can do to prevent our malls from becoming shooting galleries.