They are exercising 2a (in their own fucked up way, yes).. This is actually a smart play, they really shouldn't be underestimated. Whoever is leading them from behind has them using 2a, something conservatives have been consistently fighting for.

They're using your ways against you - so now whatever is said in protest, they can simply say something like, "You said I can carry a rifle, you made this ok.. Are you now saying it's not ok? Which is it?"