Florida Shooting Survivors Faced Down the NRA in a CNN Town Hall A group of students and teachers from the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida participated. Two Florida Senators, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) and Bill Nelson (D) and Florida Congressman Tom Deutch (D) were also in attendance, along with a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association (NRA). Among the topics discussed was President Trump's suggestion of arming teachers. When I had those hundreds of terrified children that were running at me, my question to that is, am I supposed to get extra training now to serve and protect on top of educate these children? Others defended the survivors, many of whom have been criticized for speaking out. Our kids have started a revolution. I’m proud and I’m inspired to be a part of never again. You just told this group of people that you are standing up for them. You’re not standing up for them until you say, ‘I want less weapons.’ Many people tuned in to watch, including a former president.