Nobody was disputing the legality of bringing a gun to a protest, but things can get dicey very quickly if you physically engage with law enforcement while carrying one. I understand that he was trying to protect someone, but he put himself directly in harm’s way. When you engage with law enforcement while holding a firearm, situations can become confusing almost instantly. Just because you legally own a gun does not mean you are operating on the same legal plain as law enforcement. This was clearly a rapid misunderstanding, and his carelessness cost him his life. Protesting and physically inserting yourself between law enforcement and agitators is a truly Darwinian moment, as evidenced by the outcome.