So, is your suggestion that if Holmes had not had to reload multiple times during the event, that the same number of people would be dead?  I would argue the opposite, that him having to reload several times (a couple of times were because the gun he was using jammed) or switch weapons gave seconds of opportunity for people to get away that had he still been shooting, they would not of had.  The MORE someone has to reload, especially for someone who is an amateur and not familiar with guns (like Holmes), the more time there is of non-shooting and time for people to get to cover.

Its pretty hilarious that you are actually arguing the opposite.  I get that you are pro-gun, and thats fine - but you seem unable to even acknowledge the possibility of lives being saved had Holmes had to reload more than he did.  Even if 1 life had been saved...it would have made it worth it.  At least to me.