PHOTOS: Armed police, military protect thousands at ‘March for Our Lives’ gun control rally

By Chris Enloe

Hundreds of thousands of students and Americans have descended on Washington for the first ever “March for Our Lives” rally. The rally was organized by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who are outspokenly in-favor of gun control.

So it wasn’t without irony when photos and videos surfaced showing a very heavy police and military presence at the march. And yes, those offering protection are armed with firearms.

Pup patrol reporting for duty. So much security, but all of the police and national guard are so incredibly friendly and supportive. What a great day in DC. #marchforourlives pic.twitter.com/gxVe2O18xJ

— betsywhalen (@betsywhalen) March 24, 2018

DC Army National Guard present to ensure safety at the #MarchForOurLives @MoCoSentinel pic.twitter.com/TqGjpTml95

— Nickolai Sukharev (@Nickolaiss) March 24, 2018

DC National Guard part of security for #MarchForOurLives @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/Ny9cAhhKWS

— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) March 24, 2018

Military style security for #MarchForOurLives Follow the day @educationweek pic.twitter.com/FHXQnvF2GF

— Lisa Stark (@LisaStark) March 24, 2018

Good morning! I’ll be reporting from the #MarchForOurLives rally starting at 6 this morning. Right now, security …Read the Rest

Source:: The Blaze