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Pro-gun rally draws hundreds to Olympia

Around 1,000 people attended the 'March for Our Rights' rally at the state's capitol.
Around 1,000 people attended the pro-gun rally at the state's capitol. (Photo: KING / Amy Moreno)

Around 1,000 supporters attended a pro-gun rally at the Capitol in Olympia Saturday afternoon.

The "March for Our Rights" rally began at noon and ran through 2:30 p.m.

"I just thought it's good that citizens show up and say, yeah, I think its important the Second Amendment says the government shall not infringe on the right of the people to keep and bear arms and I'm one of the people," said one participant. " And I think that's a great right and it protects my ability to protect my family and I think that's a good thing."

The rally comes one month after the nationwide "March for Our Lives" rallies demanding tighter gun control.

About a dozen speakers were confirmed to attend the event, according to the event's Facebook page:

A pro-gun rally was held in Olympia in January.

KING 5's Amy Moreno contributed to this report.

Around 2,000 people attended the pro-gun rally at the state's capitol. (Photo: KING / Amy Moreno) 

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