ROME, N.Y. – A pro-gun meeting will be held in Rome Monday night at the Dippin’ Donuts on Erie Boulevard.

The Oneida County 2A Sanctuary group is organizing the event, which will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Organizers say this is part of an drive to make Oneida County and its towns and villages safe havens for second amendment rights.

The event coincides with pro-gun rallies across the country, including a large protest in Virginia against statewide gun control efforts.