And think of the guaranteed MSM publicity. Actual bang-bang’s being carried openly will virtually assure hysterical coast-to-coast media coverage.
That would be a positive outcome; few would doubt that the Tea Party Patriots would be someone limp-wristed and meek, and would either try to send in armed disruptors (a bad idea, in the end), OR, most likely, like all bullies, they will avoid confrontation with someone who will fight back, and run, or not show up.