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In reply to the discussion: The Navy and the FBI fucked up [View all]My Pet Goat
(413 posts)which seems to be consistent with my understanding of the more guarded buildings at navy yards. Access is controlled and there are armed guards at the entrances to check the ID, baggage, etc of visitors. This building housed commands too, correct? Aren't there more armed guards within the building posted near the command areas?
In all, the building seemed to be reasonably guarded and indeed the shooter was quickly confronted, but unsuccessfully at first. Unless someone is prepared to argue that only well protected-building is a building where everyone (including civilians) is armed, the WNY shooting seems to be a case where more guns didn't work out that well. The lesson from this incident are probably most relevant to those who argue schools should be guarded.