Gun Control Activists Protest the NRA News Conference--PICTURES

Friday, December 21, 2012 | 1:12 p.m.

While the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Wayne LaPierre was recommending that schools have armed guards at a press conference this morning, protesters outside were calling for a ban on assault weapons and for tighter gun legislation. Slogans such as "Shame on the NRA!" were being shouted.