I feel as though AS cheer is beneath the radar of terrorist organizations. If they want to make an impact on our loose morals, wouldn't they go for something more high profile like the Miss America pageant or the Victoria's Secret fashion show? Fashion Week in NYC?
That said, I'm not opposed to security screening. I go though it every time I go to a concert or major sporting event.
Someone mentioned concealed carry laws. They vary immensely state to state, and within major cities. All event venues would be private property, and can specifically ban firearms, even to permit holders. I dont know that I'd take any comfort in knowing there are CCP owners in the crowd. In my state, all I need to do is go to the courthouse with my local police clearance. They run an additional check and issue the permit. The permit does not require any firearm safety or marksmanship training whatsoever. Do I want to be in the midst of a terrorist attack with a bunch of gun owners who have no idea what they're doing and adrenaline boners? Hell no.