<<for the near future i thought it would be better to stay in virginia (my personal view as of this moment) when visiting the area. at least people can carry/own so you will have a better chance of protection vs. maryland/dc where very hard to carry/own a gun. >>

What good is having your own gun when you cannot see the person before they shoot you. He has killed 9 out of 11 people he has shot. The young boy who survied is really torn up i dont know too much about the women.
The burbs again are the worst place because of the easy access to highways. Obviously shutting down the highways for a 50 mile radium isnt working because he is still getting away. The Westins downtown not near highways at all, plus the survelliance helicopters fly over the downtown area.