Gun rights advocates to hold rally in Loveland

Following weeks of nationwide walkouts and protests calling for gun law reforms after the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, Loveland gun advocates are hosting a gun rights rally Saturday.

"Had enough?" That's the question gun control advocates have been asking, but this time, it's anti-gun control advocates asking it.

The Facebook event page for "Rally for Our Rights" describes it as a demonstration to support Americans' constitutional rights to keep and bear arms.

Event organizers wrote on the Facebook group for the event that there isn't a set program or speakers for the rally, to take place 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 34 and Lake Loveland.

"We will be lining Highway 34 along the south side of Lake Loveland with flags, banners, and signs proclaiming that our natural right of self-defense and the right to keep and bear arms 'shall not be infringed,'" the description stated.

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Organizers have asked attendees not to bring Confederate, anarchy or Trump flags, or any "off topic" signs or banners, including those advocating for or against a political party.



"This is a single focus/issue event with participants from various political parties and with differing ideological beliefs. Please be respectful and courteous to your fellow rally goers," the post said.

Additionally, organized asked that those who bring firearms to the event ensure that they are secured and permitted if concealed.



A nonperishable food drive is part of the event, and donations will go to the House of Neighborly Service in Loveland.

For more information, search for "Rally for Our Rights Loveland" on Facebook (www.facebook.com/events/824733387712164/).



Reporter Saja Hindi covers public safety and local politics. You can follow her on Twitter @BySajaHindi or email her at shindi@coloradoan.com.