Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Protesters Near President's Speech

Gun-rights advocates say they're exercising their constitutional right to bear arms and protest, while those who argue for more gun control say it could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Phoenix police said the gun-toters at Monday's event, including the man carrying an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle slung over his shoulder, didn't need permits. No crimes were committed, and no one was arrested.

"Just by his presence and people seeing the rifle and people knowing the president was in town, it sparked a lot of emotions," it was said. "We were keeping peace on both ends."

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