People marching against gun violence were met with counter-protesters in Arizona on Saturday, some of whom were carrying guns openly on their hips.
An estimated 15,000 people attended the March for Our Lives ‘sibling’ protest in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday.
But these marchers were met with a few dozen counter-protesters who were standing up for their second amendment rights.
Some of these counter-protesters reportedly brought their AR-15s and other weapons to the event to show the marchers that their gun-totting rights would not be impacted.
Counter-protesters were seen at a March For Our Lives rally in Phoenix, Arizona. One man had an AR-15 slung across his body at the protest while wearing a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat
Other counter-protesters were spotted with guns on their hips. These people were arguing for their second amendment rights
An estimated 15,000 people attended the March for Our Lives event in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday
Arizona has some of the most lenient gun regulations in the country.
The state allows its residents who are over the age of 21 to carry a weapon, both concealed and in the open, without a license.
Most other states require for someone to obtain a concealed-carry permit before they can hoist around their own gun.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the march totaled an estimated 15,000 people.
Officials confirmed that no arrests were made despite confrontations between both parties.
The two sides reportedly faced off throughout the march where some would yell at each other while others would participate in passionate debates.
The counter-protesters also carried Trump flags and engaged in arguments with people with people who were participating in the March for Our Lives event
Arizona allows its residents to open-carry. This means anyone can carry a gun in public if they are over the age of 21
Some counter-protesters were seen carrying around their AR-15s and hand guns during the rally on Saturday
But the counter-protesters got lost in the large crowd as their small numbers were unable to measure up to the 15,000 who marched through the city in an effort to end gun violence.
Salt Lake City, Utah, saw similar battles between marchers and counter-protesters.
An estimated 8,000 people marched through the city to join the more than 800 March for Our Lives events around the world.
But these people were met with approximately 1,000 people who were fighting for their second-amendment rights.
Similar to Arizona, Utah also has open-carry laws that allow people to bring their guns out in public without needing a permit.
Counter-protesters were seen with hand guns hoisted on their hips and AR-15s slung around their shoulders.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that no one was arrested, despite people in the two parties clashing with each other
One person was pictured holding a sign that said ‘Am I next?’ The marchers were met with a few dozen counter-protesters who were fighting for their right to have guns
Arizona has some of the most lenient gun laws in the nation. The state allows its residents to open-carry without the need to obtain a license