Our judges here in town carry guns themselves. I wouldn't want to be someone who attempted to kill them. Our business is across the street from the Federal building where court is held.
I stepped away for a half hour but heard some (female) judge via phone on MSNBC about 10 min ago advocating all be disarmed, including the deputies.
Good grief.
I also know a number of judges who carry here in FL.
I don't think this judge had a chance.
HOWEVER, the in court clerk and judge both have "panic buttons", I think the atlanta court only had the judge with the button.