Los Angeles, CA —The recent video threat to the Minnesota Mall of America and similar targets has some people on edge.    They certainly should be! The threat in Minnesota is not foolproof because that state allows for concealed weapon permits and frankly those prohibition signs are being ignored more often by permitted gun owners than the mall operators realize. Should things get difficult, armed citizens will always follow their training and do whatever it takes to survive. A quick thinking armed citizen could really put a cramp in some terrorist's plans.  However right now pending the resolution of Peruta vs. San Diego, the draconian gun ban is in place.   All of the densely populated cities of California are Gun Free Zones.   Meaning only those willing to break the law will be armed. No gun law will ever prevent or deter any dedicated terrorist or criminal from using bombs, gasoline or firearms to murder innocent people. Terrorists would be fa...

Los Angeles, CA —I’ve said it was only a matter of time before Muslim extremists would exploit our grand shopping malls.  Ours are as soft of a target that any terrorist would beg for.  American mall operators shunned armed or trained security personnel and frankly they think a visible police presence is bad for business.  They also go out of their way to post silly “ Gun Free Zone ” signs everywhere. Our mall operators have really only placed a target on the butt of every man woman and child that can be found inside any large mall. Kenya was better prepared to respond to mall attacks there.  They are used to urban terrorism unlike our nations police forces.  Imagine L.A.’s magnificent Beverly Center Mall .  On any given day thousands of shoppers are strolling through without a care in the world.  Among them behind sunglasses and hats are A list celebrities.  Of course there are children, toddlers, and even infants everywhere....